Fw: [SW] Fw: Buying a Chapman stick

["Daniel" <daniel_c@vtr.net>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Veda, Qua" <qua.veda@intel.com>
To: <daniel_c@VTR.NET>
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 11:42 AM
Subject: RE: [SW] Fw: Buying a Chapman stick


> As a new player, the Stick being my first musical instrument, I can offer
> some of my experience.
> I bought a used Grand from someone who advertised on Sticknews.com. It
> appeared to be in very good condition.  I took it to a local guitar shop
for
> new strings and cleaning etc. But they were not familiar with the
subtleties
> of optimum set up.  So I ended up sending to Stick Enterprises so I'd be
> confident of that the instrument was in the best shape possible. They did
> some fretwork, and proper 6+6 setup.  I strongly recommend obtaining a
used
> instrument from SE, or finding a used one and sending to them if you have
> any doubt about its condition.
>
> It takes some hands-on experience to build confidence with your own truss
> rod adjustments, but other than that, the Stick requires no tweeking that
I
> can think of.
>
> Your friend is fortunate that Bob Culbertson is located in San Jose (I
> think) so she could possibly contact him for some lessons.  I've found 
>his
> video to be the best way for me to get started.
>
> Its an amazing instrument, but you need to give it some time, and be
> patient.
>
> have fun!!
> -Qua
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daniel [mailto:daniel_c@VTR.NET]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 10:19 PM
> To: STICKWIRE-L@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM
> Subject: [SW] Fw: Buying a Chapman stick
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Sottilaro" <sine@zerocrossing.net>
> To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 7:42 PM
> Subject: OT: Buying a Chapman stick
>
>
> > Hey,
> >
> > One of my best friends/band members is going to take the plunge into 
>the
> world
> > of the Chapman Stick.  Any advise?  Would there be problems with a used
> > instrument?  Are they impossible to set up?  She's also a woman, and 
>has
> > smaller hands than most men, but she has no problems getting around on 
>a
> > classical guitar.  Could this be an issue?  She also is looking for
> someone to
> > give her lessons in the SF bay area.  Her email is: schenk@psy.ucsf.edu
> >
> > Mark Sottilaro
> >