That LYS was made in about 1983 before the factory caught fire. It's a nice Guitar. X braced like a un-scalloped brace Martin. Large sized scale. Built like a tank.
I want to add a pick up and get it playing. Need to do the inlay.
Finally retired now. Thinking about guitars again. I have projects to finish. I went to Bethlehem Pa for a inlay course. Need to get back into it. Finish My inlay projects. I have an old LYS. Old Godin from the 1980s. I refinished the top. Had water damage. Seems to still be straight. I want to upgrade the dots. Maybe use the flower inlay or something. LYS means Lilly In French. What iconic inlay from Canada would be appropriate
From what I am seeing, you are working on my tuning. I will eventually build a cigar box, with 4 strings tuned DBGD, because I'm a reformed banjo player, who plays tenor and plectrum guitars in that key. I also play dobro in two sets of G, but I have the most horrible time of transferring what I know fro the dobro to bottle neck guitar. changing from looking over the the fingerboard while it lying flat with that heavy bar, to a bottle neck vertically, really throws me off. I wack the thing on the frets, and it sounds like hell. Let me know what you have for trying to tame this. I have a real nice "Tenorcaster" that would work well for what I'm trying to accomplish. I'm guessing, I'd have to have a riser that jumps over the bridge to be able to play slide cleanly. Point me in the right direction!
that little red amp sounds tremendous! its sound better than that little radio I sent you....I remember seeing when those little radio like amps came out.....they are still new not many folks know about them....how much did you pay?
apologies I am sure that you get asked this a lot but which dvd is your introduction to playing for beginners? I did visit your ebay page but got confused which i would need.
Thanks Keni, Hope you also had a nice Thanksgiving. Love your videos especially busking in P'Town. Used to hang out there back in the '60's drinking wine and sleeping on the beach.
Question: I'm trying to play a 3 string fretless. Which of your videos would be best for a real beginner?
Hi Keni, first let me say, i have gone through all your Youtube vids, absolutely marvelous.
Now Keni when am i going to be able to buy your DVD's through Amazon here in the UK, or Keni Hows about making them available here on this very site to buy through a download.
The gut harp strings are louder than nylon for the same diameter and tune up to higher pitches without excessive tension.
A full set of 33 strings for my Lyon & Healy Silhouette with 8 wound metal, 15 gut and 10 nylon is right at $260.00 plus shipping. I don't change them real often.
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That LYS was made in about 1983 before the factory caught fire. It's a nice Guitar. X braced like a un-scalloped brace Martin. Large sized scale. Built like a tank.
I want to add a pick up and get it playing. Need to do the inlay.
Finally retired now. Thinking about guitars again. I have projects to finish. I went to Bethlehem Pa for a inlay course. Need to get back into it. Finish My inlay projects. I have an old LYS. Old Godin from the 1980s. I refinished the top. Had water damage. Seems to still be straight. I want to upgrade the dots. Maybe use the flower inlay or something. LYS means Lilly In French. What iconic inlay from Canada would be appropriate
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From what I am seeing, you are working on my tuning. I will eventually build a cigar box, with 4 strings tuned DBGD, because I'm a reformed banjo player, who plays tenor and plectrum guitars in that key. I also play dobro in two sets of G, but I have the most horrible time of transferring what I know fro the dobro to bottle neck guitar. changing from looking over the the fingerboard while it lying flat with that heavy bar, to a bottle neck vertically, really throws me off. I wack the thing on the frets, and it sounds like hell. Let me know what you have for trying to tame this. I have a real nice "Tenorcaster" that would work well for what I'm trying to accomplish. I'm guessing, I'd have to have a riser that jumps over the bridge to be able to play slide cleanly. Point me in the right direction!
Really like your version of red house....anytime I see that on a CD...I buy it
well that little greta amps sounds fabulous!!! and you sounded great too!
that little red amp sounds tremendous! its sound better than that little radio I sent you....I remember seeing when those little radio like amps came out.....they are still new not many folks know about them....how much did you pay?
it sounds great!
glad you accepted thanks!
Loved it. chuck
Hi Keni,
apologies I am sure that you get asked this a lot but which dvd is your introduction to playing for beginners? I did visit your ebay page but got confused which i would need.
cheers!
Dante (UK)
Thanks Keni, Next build will have frets. I'm getting better w/the slide. I'm just an old no musical talent guy, but having fun.
Thanks Keni, Hope you also had a nice Thanksgiving. Love your videos especially busking in P'Town. Used to hang out there back in the '60's drinking wine and sleeping on the beach.
Question: I'm trying to play a 3 string fretless. Which of your videos would be best for a real beginner?
Hi Keni, first let me say, i have gone through all your Youtube vids, absolutely marvelous.
Now Keni when am i going to be able to buy your DVD's through Amazon here in the UK, or Keni Hows about making them available here on this very site to buy through a download.
Keep up the good work fella.
Thanks
Jim
A full set of 33 strings for my Lyon & Healy Silhouette with 8 wound metal, 15 gut and 10 nylon is right at $260.00 plus shipping. I don't change them real often.
Hi Keni,
You can send me your T-size, mailing address and $22. into pay pal acc#
frogking1958@yahoo.com The shirts are $15 and shipping $7. poster included.
Thanks for your support!
smilingdog
Thanks Keni Lee. I am new to the whole cbg world but I am loving it very much and I am looking forward to buying and/or building many cbg's.
Kenni, I really like the Doc. you did very informative. I learned a lot.!!!!
Kenny, Thank you, Have a Great and wonderful Easter.!!!
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