DanKnowles - Posted - 01/05/2012:  19:02:29

FIRST VIDEO

PEKING IN ON YOU...

 is performed on the new Angels of Mercy a banjo built jointly by Bill Rickard and myself. It was recorded by my student Will Turner on his cell phone... will wonders never cease! This is a strong voiced instrument, clear and resonant. In fact it overdrives the phones small mic in places. Still I do hope you enjoy the tune and the ANGEL. 

banjohangout.org/myhangout/vid...rID=44416

Paul Roberts - Posted - 01/05/2012:  19:44:30

Nice lyrical piece. The banjo has a huge sound - really punches out the complete range of the instrument in an impressively balanced and toneful way.

PauL

JanetB - Posted - 01/05/2012:  20:01:07

Majestic sound, oriental flavor, just beautiful!

Slingerland - Posted - 01/05/2012:  20:28:41

It sounds wonderful! Beautiful! Congrats on a job well done!

jswkingsfield - Posted - 01/06/2012:  09:23:22

Stunning in every way, congrats on another true work of art!

merenderos97 - Posted - 01/06/2012:  12:14:39

the bridge is crooked..why??

SidBarone - Posted - 01/06/2012:  12:30:01

quote: ​Alberto, search the word "Intonation" in the BHO search archives & this will be explained..

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Originally posted by merenderos97

the bridge is crooked..why??

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DanKnowles - Posted - 01/06/2012:  20:32:56

Thank y'all for your kind comments, it makes me glad I posted the video.

Here are a few tunes played on the ANGEL. . These were recorded quite simply, in stereo, with 2 AT-4033 mic's. No gimicks, no overdubs, no effects. What you hear is what you get. The banjo is currently strung with light gage strings.

First an old Carter Family tune Bury Me Beneath the Willow.   banjohangout.org%2Fmyha...ID%3D24868">banjohangout.org%2Fmyha...ID%3D24868" target="_blank">hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp...D%3D24868

Sweet Forgiveness      banjohangout.org%2Fmyha...ID%3D24864">banjohangout.org%2Fmyha...ID%3D24864" target="_blank">hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp...D%3D24864

Lastly a Melody of fiddle tunes   banjohangout.org%2Fmyha...ID%3D24867">banjohangout.org%2Fmyha...ID%3D24867" target="_blank">hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp...D%3D24867

DGEBanjo - Posted - 01/06/2012:  20:41:25

wow very nice

DanKnowles - Posted - 01/07/2012:  05:22:22

Thanks for listening Dave.

DanKnowles - Posted - 01/07/2012:  05:40:34

The tune SWEET FORGIVENESS  wasn't behaving itself so I have reposted it... here is the link:

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merenderos97 - Posted - 01/07/2012:  06:31:53

quote:

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Originally posted by Sid Barone

quote: ​Alberto, search the word "Intonation" in the BHO search archives & this will be explained..

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Originally posted by merenderos97

the bridge is crooked..why??

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 thanks

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Couchie - Posted - 02/07/2012:  06:22:53

It's a looker, it's a sounder.........sweet......

DanKnowles - Posted - 02/07/2012:  19:13:02

Don,

Thanks a lot.

The Angel is now home in Aurora, Ontario, Canada with Bill Rickard.

Couchie - Posted - 02/08/2012:  18:25:08

I'll have to drop in for a viewing and possibly a plunkin'.

DanKnowles - Posted - 02/08/2012:  19:44:36

I hope you do!