Mark Zeger Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Saw him on Conan last night playing "One Note Samba" on what at first looked like his typical 7 string jazz box (I think he usually plays a Campellione?). I quickly noticed it had no F holes. Then I noticed it had no tailpiece...because it was a nylon string! Are you kidding me? An archtop nylon 7 string? I MUST have one! Talk about your perfect guitar for playing bossa nova. I couldn't tell the name on the peghead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 According to Pizzarelli's web site, his instrument maker of choice is Moll Custom Instruments . The Pizzarelli signature model is "only" $4000. Plus $500 for a seven string. That's not the nylon string, must be a brand new development. All I can say is . Do I really need to spend $4500 on other things (food, housing) this year? Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicalhair Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Benedetto used to make a nylon string archtop. check out some comedy I've done: http://louhasspoken.tumblr.com/ My Unitarian Jihad Name: Brother Broadsword of Enlightened Compassion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 One of Jim Soloway\'s guitars would be a cool alternative. If you really are short on the bucks, though, Schecter\'s Blackjack 7 string would be a terrific instrument. It's got Duncans; a 59 in the neck, and a JB in the bridge. You could set that up with any strings you want, but if you use Pizzarelli's, you might have to get a new nut, and possibly modify the low B's tuning peg to accommodate the thicker string. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 sounds cool, but worth the investment? gilberto got great tone outta the old gut string classical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Happiness is a tap tuned, handmade archtop. Sorry. Seriously, though, I do love Bossa stuff. One of these days I'll learn to play some. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Originally posted by Tedster: Happiness is a tap tuned, handmade archtop. Sorry. Seriously, though, I do love Bossa stuff. One of these days I'll learn to play some.LOL yeah Ted, check out Black Orpheus or Insensatez to get started. i could email you a PDF of the charts. a killer study in melodic chord movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werewolf by Night Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 FunkJazz- I'd like to see those, myself! I won't swear to transmoggrify into a bona-fide classical guitarist, but I'd love to look those over and borrow, tease, and steal a few things! Shall I PM you my e-mail address? Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Originally posted by Caevan O'Shite: FunkJazz- I'd like to see those, myself! I won't swear to transmoggrify into a bona-fide classical guitarist, but I'd love to look those over and borrow, tease, and steal a few things! Shall I PM you my e-mail address?Can FJ post a link? I bet a lot of others would like to see that too. Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted May 27, 2004 Author Share Posted May 27, 2004 Originally posted by musicalhair: Benedetto used to make a nylon string archtop. Linda Manzer makes a beautiful one, too (then again, everything she makes is probably exceptional). But way out of my league. As is Benedetto. As is ______ (insert name of outstanding luthier here). Originally posted by FunkJazz: yeah Ted, check out Black Orpheus or Insensatez to get started. i could email you a PDF of the charts. a killer study in melodic chord movement.Insensatez is my favorite Jobim tune. Never get tired of playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 i'll get em posted as soon as i can... i'm stoked to see some interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Cool. I think my email is on my profile...but please don't email me a huge .pdf file until I can get in there and clean some junk outta my mailbox. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Black Orpheus PDF Insensatez (How Insensitive) PDF have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TulsaBand Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I though John was playing Benedetto archtops. I know he used to endorse them. If you guys are into jazz boxes & 7-string for not alot of money check out www.eastmanguitars.com. Great hand-carved archtops for a fraction of the cost of a Benedetto or the like. They're actually modeled after the Benedetto. They make a 16"(805) & 17"(810,910) body, center soundhole, & 7-string models. Check out www.tulsaband.com for great prices on gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werewolf by Night Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 FunkJazz- Cool! Thanks! I'll be checking that out, right away! TulsaBand- for some reason, your link to Eastman Guitars dead-ended on me; I did a search, and came up with http://www.eastmanguitars.com/ , which went to the 'site like clockwork. (Weird, same address and all. Idunno?) They certainly do look quite sharp- ___________ http://www.eastmanstrings.com/eastmanguitars/models/800.jpg http://www.eastmanstrings.com/eastmanguitars/models/805.jpghttp://www.eastmanstrings.com/eastmanguitars/models/810.jpg And their prices seem pretty reasonable, all things considered. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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