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Permalink Reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on March 6, 2018 at 1:44am

Would a first and third beat electronic drum sound work for those of us who don't have the ability to move the legs, Shane? Would you recommend anything other than the electronic drum beat in that situation? Another great video. Appreciative of your sound in putting these out. Thanks very much.

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Permalink Reply by Scott on March 6, 2018 at 5:18am

Hey there SBD & OGB-

Complete novice here - just throwing out ideas. I bet there's a way to rig up a tamborine or mini drum to the body of your guitar that, on the downstroke, extend a little and hit it with your knuckles. If it's a drum, you could amp it for a bigger sound. 

Just did some googling and found an example that is decidedly low-tech and sound pretty cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guFPy72XFgA

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Permalink Reply by Grandpa on March 6, 2018 at 7:00am

Watching that youtube video, my first thought was "how much strumming could I do before shredding my hand to ribbons?" I like the idea, though. Maybe a paint can lid or a candy tin lid...anything without a sharp edge. I know I'm not near slick enough to play adjacent to a sharp edge. Shoot, I can't string a git without getting poked!

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Permalink Reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on March 6, 2018 at 7:13am

No circular saw blades then huh, Grandpa? Haha

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Permalink Reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on March 6, 2018 at 7:12am

Thanks Scott. That's actually a really good idea so I'll look in to that. I was thinking of a cymbal on the body and elbow too. Just like the old one-man band players used to play. I'm sure I'll find a way. If not then there's always drum apps too. Just have to reach the groove by a different route but I'll get there. No doubt. :0) Thanks again Scott.

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Permalink Reply by Scott on March 6, 2018 at 8:22am

Good luck! Let us know what you come up with. I'll do the same as I just can't seem to get the timing down myself. I've tried using a kick pedal on a old suitcase (got the idea from a friend) and sound ridiculous. :)

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Permalink Reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on March 6, 2018 at 8:39am

Will let you know when I come up with something. Don't hold your breath though because I've been playing and puzzling over the accompaniment for three years now haha. I'll make a video of it if I manage to crack it. Thanks again for the encouragement and ideas Scott :0)

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on March 7, 2018 at 9:07am

A electronic programable drum machine should work. Some Keyboards(Lower end Yamaha/Casio) have drum beats and the ability to program your own drum beat. Could add a bass line or any other backing track too.

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Permalink Reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on March 7, 2018 at 9:14am

Thanks Paul. I had a go with a phone app drum sounds today. Works pretty well. I've just updated my whole sound set up so getting used to it still but so far I've got several drum apps, a fair few backing tracks apps and a Bluetooth amp adapter that lets me wirelessly transmit the sounds from my tablet to the amp. 

I say "amp" but I've just updated that to a battery operated 100 watt boom box with a guitar and microphone input. Going to get a different effects pedal in the mix soon because the boom box has zero effects but really enjoying it so far. Bassy!

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on March 7, 2018 at 9:59am

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http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/the-new-swamp-witch-guitar-rumb...

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