New Song on my Baritone Weissenborn

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 2 May 2005 12:50 pm

I wrote my first song on my Celtic Cross Baritone Weissenborn this morning. This is a rough recording, made a couple of mistakes and it reguires some good speakers to get the bass but thought you all might want to hear Neil Russel's baby:

http://www.theonehundredclub.org/images/SforS3.mp3

It's called Song For Susan

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 2 May 2005 1:00 pm

Mighty fine playing and picking! Guitar sounds good too.

Bill

Jeff Au Hoy · Post by **Jeff Au Hoy** » 2 May 2005 1:30 pm

Gorgeous sounds! Thanks for sharing that Bill. Please sign me up for the CD!

David Yannuzzi · Post by **David Yannuzzi** » 2 May 2005 2:12 pm

Purdy Song Bill and nice playing. That is a Big sound.

Is that in an open D or C ?
-Dave

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 2 May 2005 2:33 pm

Real nice, Bill !

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 2 May 2005 2:42 pm

David,

It is actually open A (Open D formation tuned down to a an Open A.

Roy Thomson · Post by **Roy Thomson** » 2 May 2005 3:06 pm

Bill,
You are the right man for that guitar and vice versa !

I hope you do more for us.
Great sound and playing.

Roy

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 2 May 2005 3:38 pm

Let me give a plug to my friend Neil Russel (two l's or one l?) who made this gorgeous instrument. I've had Neil make my son an Octive Mandolin which also has that full rich sound. There is nothing quite like Neil's Baritone Weiss's. And he practically gives them away (although don't tell him that since I want to get another instrument from him some day.)

This thing is huge. Size of a half-sized cello. It has a 30 inch scale length. Nothing else quite like it on earth.

Jan Hess · Post by **Jan Hess** » 2 May 2005 3:47 pm

Nice Stuff Bill!!This forum is not only informative, but it's also entertaining.

It's kinda like being in Deli & gettin' to sample the "goodies" before you buy! A friend once told me: "A stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet." I agree most definately. So... to all my new friends,Good On Ya for being who you are! And...Like the threads in a piece of cloth,we may be far away from each other,but we are connected never the less. Cheers Friends...Soundhound.

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 2 May 2005 4:05 pm

Bill,
You told me earlier that the Baritone sounded BIG ....WOW !! .....You weren't kidding !!....That thing sound's GREAT ..
You're playing style fit's it like a glove...
That's a keeper for sure ....BTW it was really good to finally meet you yesterday...
Keep the tune's commin !!...Sincerely, Jim

Stephan Miller · Post by **Stephan Miller** » 2 May 2005 4:11 pm

Bill, that's some fine music on an inspiring
instrument. Keep it coming! (Even if my speakers can't quite handle it. Guess it's time the tough went shopping...) --Steve

Travis Bernhardt · Post by **Travis Bernhardt** » 2 May 2005 10:24 pm

Aaaah... love it.

-Travis

Jason Friesen · Post by **Jason Friesen** » 3 May 2005 12:19 am

...'Tis a beautiful thing...What strings are you using? Have you found a good source? A friend recently accquired one of Neil's baritone's, and would like to find a good set...

Mike Ruffin · Post by **Mike Ruffin** » 3 May 2005 6:55 am

Bill

That is real nice! Do you have a PU mounted in the guitar?

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 3 May 2005 7:04 am

I don't have a pup installed yet. This was recorded with just a mike straight into the deck.

As far as strings are concerned: Neil told me he has worked out a deal with a string manufacturer to provide strings for the bari. I'll have to look the info up, but I know Neil reads the forum and maybe he can chime in with the info himself.

Bill Blacklock · Post by **Bill Blacklock** » 3 May 2005 2:52 pm

Real nice picken Bill, pretty song. What did you use for the recording, a PC or a stand alone unit? Im thinking of purchasing a recording unit but I'm totally ignorant to the subject, Ive been looking at the Boss digital studios???

Im useing John Pearse (just strings) resophonic baritone strings for open "E" 17-19-32-42-60-76 ($10.00 US)on my baritone weissenborn. The JP's are affordable and the gauges work great for a low "G" tuning(GDGDGB )but suck if tuned to an "A" or "G" in a 151351 shape.

I was talking with Wayne @ Wyres strings several months ago and conviced him that there was a demand for Baritone Weissenborn strings and that he should talk with Neil at Celtic Cross. Last I heard they were going to tool up and the guages would be 18-26-32-45-65-80, just right for a 151351. Im not sure on the price or minimum order size, Neil could tell you more. Bill

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 4 May 2005 4:08 am

I have a tascam digital 8 track which wasn't that expensive and works well. I'm still learning how to use it.

Bill Blacklock · Post by **Bill Blacklock** » 4 May 2005 8:39 am

Great, looking forward to hearing more tunes.

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 12 May 2005 3:32 pm

Bill, have you removed the mp3? I sat down to listen to it now (been offline for nearly two weeks) and all I got was a "couldn't be found" message.......

Steinar

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Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 12 May 2005 4:46 pm

Yes I did take it down. I'll send it to you.

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 14 May 2005 7:55 am

Thanks Bill,- very nice tune and great playing! The bass frequencies of that baritone is quite amazing (listening to it through headphones...).

Steinar

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