Re: i had some ideas for a custom guitar i would like to run by you all

["one less than none" <onelessthannone@hotmail.com>]

sounds absolutly heavenly !
as i live in the uk im looking for a more local luthier
possisbley this guy www.mansons.co.uk

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Wyatt" <stuart@solostring.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: i had some ideas for a custom guitar i would like to run by 
you
all


> I'll try and find the URL, but I saw an American who was playing in
> Barcelona (or was it somewhere in France? I forget) with a 10 string
> acoustic-type guitar playing through delay pedals on the street. It was
> really something nice :-)
>
> Even though I'm not a guitarist, I've progressed from 4 string to 5,6
> and 7 string electric violins, and have been involved in a lot of the
> design stages. If you want to pick my brains, then feel free. I might
> have some ideas that you can use.
>
> Good luck!
>
> On a completely unrelated note, I saw a concert last week in Paris,
> which included someone who made a 5 string cello, with selectable
> pickups (so he can play electric bass), on a freestanding support,
> connected to a huge homemade console featuring everything from an Akai
> Headrush (alas the only looper) to vintage filters, modern rack effects,
> etc. etc. I wish I had a picture.... this guy is 100% dedicated to
> taking the instrument to its extremes.
>
> The way that he played the cello was amazing - Even going to the
> extremes of inserting sticks between the strings, and flicking them
> whilst having ring modulation, distortion and wah-wah.... very very
> inspirational.
>
> He was playing with someone who had a software package like
> AudioMulch/Live, who was mixing his music with beats on the fly.
>
> I have an email address for him, and I think that he understands
> English - I'll try and get him onto the list.
>
> --
> Stuart Wyatt - Solo String Project
> http://www.solostring.com
> stuart@solostring.com
>