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- Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:03 am
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Carbon Fiber instruments
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3804
Re: Carbon Fiber instruments
May I ask why you're so interested in carbon fibre? Do you have access to the stuff and just want to make things that are useful to you or do you believe that carbon fibre is the way to go with musical instruments? I'm just curious. I get lots of schemes in my head too but I let most of them go. Ye...
- Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:22 am
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Carbon Fiber instruments
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3804
Re: Carbon Fiber instruments
There is a guy making carbon fiber cellos, I think I saw him on youtube. Maybe you could get some good info from him? ey do some excellent video of the process but just show you enough to get you excited about the building process. I have watched them multiple times. There are also video's on makin...
- Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:35 pm
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Carbon Fiber instruments
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3804
Re: Carbon Fiber instruments
Truss rods should not work in a CF neck the force needed to bend it would be well beyond any truss rod. You are right that you must put enough thought and planning into getting the neck set at the right angle if you are to get it right and to make a one piece unit. My reading so far seems to indicat...
- Mon Dec 28, 2009 2:07 pm
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Carbon Fiber instruments
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3804
Carbon Fiber instruments
Carbon Fiber instruments Has anyone attempted to produce any mandolins or guitars. If so I would appreciate the benefit of your experience. I know they are available but has anyone on the form gone through the process. I am in the early stages of making a mold to make a mandolin (one piece neck and ...
- Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:42 am
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Tenor Guitar
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3178
- Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:37 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Low F Copeland from Jerry O'Sullivan
- Replies: 0
- Views: 589
Low F Copeland from Jerry O'Sullivan
Rrom Jerry he can be reached at killasser@att.net Hey Phil, I might ask you the favor of mentioning on the chiff and fipple that I have a Low F Copeland whistle for sale, asking price $400. It was manufacured around 1999 and has never been damaged or monkeyed with. You can give them this email. Than...
- Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:26 pm
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: IRISH ARTS WEEK IN THE CATSKILLS NY
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1423
IRISH ARTS WEEK IN THE CATSKILLS NY
Any one going
July 9th thru the 15th
http://www.east-durham.org/irishartsweek/
I will be taking Guitar and Tenor banjo.
Phil
July 9th thru the 15th
http://www.east-durham.org/irishartsweek/
I will be taking Guitar and Tenor banjo.
Phil
- Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:09 am
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Banjo and mandolin classes in NYC
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1490
Banjo and mandolin classes in NYC
Irish Mandolin (a) Pat Fedele, Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00pm For beginners and intermediate players. Tunes are taught at a comfortable learning pace, and students are encouraged to bring tape or disc recorders to facilitate their practice at home. Bagpipes (b) Irish Banjo (b) Pio Ryan, Thursday, 7:00 – 9...
- Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:52 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: OT Guitar Class with Mary Coogan at Tara Circle Yonkers NY
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1010
Re: OT Guitar Class with Mary Coogan at Tara Circle Yonkers
Starts tomorrow Because of the busy touring schedule of Cherish the Ladies the Guitar class at the Tara Circle has been rescheduled. First class will Be April 3 2006 MUS009 – Guitar for Beginners Mary Coogan This course focuses on basic chords, strums, rhythm construction and fret work learning to ...
- Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:43 pm
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Irish arts week July 9th thru the 15th
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1712
Paul De Grace class Irish arts week
Paul descibes his class: "The class will deal mainly with guitar accompaniment of traditional Irish dance tunes; some melody playing will also be taught. The emphasis will be on ear-training, rhythm and mental attitude; guitar technique is secondary to these. Any tuning may be used, but at leas...
- Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:35 pm
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Irish arts week July 9th thru the 15th
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1712
Irish arts week July 9th thru the 15th
http://www.east-durham.org/irishartsweek/ Looks like I will be taking guitar with Pat Egan and tenor banjo with Mary Coogan. I will have to get the set dancing in during the evenings no time for that class. Pat sent this note about his class I had asked him what was the difference between his and Pa...
- Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:28 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Irish Arts week July 9-15th 2006 Catskills Irish Arts Week
- Replies: 3
- Views: 928
INstructors
Irish arts weeks instructors. http://www.east-durham.org/irishartsweek/ Looks like I will be taking guitar with Pat Egan and tenor banjo with Mary Coogan. I will have to get the set dancing in during the evenings no time for that class. Pat sent this note about his class I had asked him what was the...
- Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:31 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: OT Guitar Class with Mary Coogan at Tara Circle Yonkers NY
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1010
starting soon
starting soon
- Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:15 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Irish Arts week July 9-15th 2006 Catskills Irish Arts Week
- Replies: 3
- Views: 928
- Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:38 pm
- Forum: Traditional String Instruments
- Topic: Irish Tenor Banjo Work shop NYC April 23 2006
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1526
Irish Tenor Banjo Work shop NYC April 23 2006
IRISH BANJO DAY SUNDAY APRIL 23rd, 2006 Banjo classes and recital featuring Pio & Donie Ryan & Darren Maloney. Workshops to focus on development of Irish tenor banjo techniques and introduction to various regional styles. Catering to all levels from beginner to advanced. Recital is open to a...