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finger_cruncher
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04/17/2003 12:28 am
Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone knew of someone who was selling a Chapman Stick (12 string model) second-hand or if you knew of any west coast retailers in the British Columbia, Canada area?

I have really taken a liking to the sound of these instruments and was thinking about purchasing one.


Thanx,

Finger Cruncher
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zepp_rules
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04/17/2003 1:41 am
and we all wait excitedly for Azrael's answer....
To improve technique and of course trying to keep all as clean as possible. I know my own limits and speed limits and so on I never play anything I'm not capable of. That wouldn't make any sense. After three years of playing I tried to play everything as fast as possible and that sounded, I would say, like shit, and I didn't realize that if I'd play bit slower things than I was capable of playing then everything would sound much better.

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Azrael
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Azrael
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04/17/2003 10:20 am
Well .. *LOL* what can i say - i´m in Europe so dont expect me to know anything about used sticks in your area. but there is a mailinglist for stickplayers - you might find someone there. other than that i would strongly recommend to get a new instrument! but see if you can find someone where yo ucan try the stick first - you will discover that this instrument is VERY different to everything else *L*
oh yes - i´m not selling mine! *LOL*
the mailinglist is called "Stickwire" i think

The instrument usually comes along with a case ,a replacement set of strings and Emmett´s "Free Hands" book - but i STRONGLY recommend that you get Bob Culbertsons 3 instructional Videos!! they are very important!!

[Edited by Azrael on 04-17-2003 at 05:22 AM]

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finger_cruncher
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04/17/2003 8:05 pm
Actually, I heard some mp3s of Greg Howard and really enjoy his technique. I will check out Bob Culbertson. Who else can you recommend for good stick musicians?
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Azrael
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04/17/2003 9:32 pm
Greg is cool - i met him in frankfurt and he´s a realy nice guy with alot of good ideas on the stick - but i guess Bob Culbertson is one of the most experienced players on this instrument. you might also wanna check Larry Tuttle, Don Schiff, Emmett Chapman himself, etc - you´ll find alot of stickists on http://www.stick.com

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chris mood
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chris mood
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04/18/2003 12:05 am
Whats the name of the guy who plays chapman in the newer King Crimson line-up?
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Azrael
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04/18/2003 6:24 am
Tony Levin - but he has chosen to quit and play for Peter Gabriel only now

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04/18/2003 7:09 pm
I know Tony Levin had the gig for awhile, but didn't they replace him? I saw a concert video of them a couple of months ago and somebody else was playing stick.
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