What kind of guitar is this?

Started by David Houck, March 14, 2016, 10:12:29 AM

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David Houck



David Houck


hydrargyrum

Our current lead singer (we're in the midst of a friendly transition) plays one.  It's not terrible, but I was a bluegrass picker who lived for the old bass cannons, and new Larivees once upon a time. It's not quite on of those, but easier on the wallet.

ed_zeppelin

I've borrowed a friend's Yamaha Silent Bass for gigs a few times. It sounds amazing, and is probably the most comfortable upright I've ever played.  
 
I just watched Slowhand At 70: Live at the Royal Albert Hall on the local PBS station and Nathan East plays one on most of the ballads.  
 
Here he is playing a particular excruciating note: