I’m definitely jealous on this one…is it a Gil? About two months ago I picked up a Weber oval Gallatin A-style. It’s plain-jane, spruce over maple, but without a doubt my favorite instrument. Has a real tubby but raw sound and it’s interesting to hear what it has done to my playing when moving back to my F-5. I think Mike described it best when he said you had to have time for the notes to ripen when playing an oval, and it’s very true. It’s made me a lot more patient. Can’t wait to see how it comes out.
Steve in SC writes:
I’m definitely jealous on this one…is it a Gil? About two months ago I picked up a Weber oval Gallatin A-style. It’s plain-jane, spruce over maple, but without a doubt my favorite instrument. Has a real tubby but raw sound and it’s interesting to hear what it has done to my playing when moving back to my F-5. I think Mike described it best when he said you had to have time for the notes to ripen when playing an oval, and it’s very true. It’s made me a lot more patient. Can’t wait to see how it comes out.
Comment - June 1, 2009 @ 8:00 amdasspunk writes:
Hey Steve,
Yes sir, it’s a Gilchrist A1. To say I’m looking forward to playing it is at least an understatement.
Comment - June 1, 2009 @ 11:17 am