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You may not be surprised to hear that maestro Mark Kleinhaut's bounty of inspirational solo guitar videos have claimed another casualty. A year back, I called Tom Ribbecke, Sonoma county master luthier, and put in my own order for one of his exceptional instruments. Well, in short order, the guitar (built by Tom Ribbecke and Tyler Wells) is here, and I'm thrilled to share some pics, vids and sound examples for you.
Here's an audio recording of my first recording with the guitar:
Here's an explanation of why I chose 9-strings for a chord-style solo instrument (Part I):
Here's Part II where I mention the campanella chord technique and a Coltrane sequence idea:
...and some pics:
What color is it exactly? EVERY color. There's purple, blue, yellow, orange, grey, and green. It is like an opal that changes slightly as you move it around in the light. Tom has exceptional skills interpreting colors on his instruments and he surely knocked this one out of the park.
That's it for now. I need to get back to learning where the notes are on this fretboard!Last edited by mikeSF; 12-16-2025 at 12:05 PM.
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12-16-2025 10:14 AM
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But you’ve gone completely over the edge!! Seriously though, it’s gratifying to see this as a ripple effect having anything to do with me.
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Stunning.
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Beautiful sounding and looking guitar.Enjoyed your videos very much.I give you major props for doing something unique.Good luck with your journey with that masterpiece of a guitar.Hope you post more video's in the future.
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I'm lovin' it !!
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Mike! Haven't seen you around in a while, great stuff! Ae you still doing the duo with the singer?
(MK - old Eastman transactions)
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Man I had so much trouble with just a seven string,Lol! I think I would just Lear piano instead.
Many kudos for you to be a pioneer in this endeavor!
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Im going back to drums...
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I was a lurker here for a while, then joined in...this is my favorite post, thanks my heads spinning!
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What an adventure!
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Of all the people I could follow, I'm glad there is you.[see what i did there?]
Originally Posted by Mark Kleinhaut
as thanks! Originally Posted by GuyBoden
Stunning.
Thx so much for watching them as i get acquainted with the new rig. Stay tuned. Originally Posted by nyc chaz
Cool, thank you! Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
HEY, yes the Eastman group! Wow, been awhile. I disappeared as I got very distracted with other aspects of life. Now I'm back and really need to practice. Great to see you again. Originally Posted by Woody Sound
Smart idea probably. I don't claim to be smart. thank you Originally Posted by jads57
Ha thanks. It's not as foreign as it looks. Wait, yes, it is freaky on scary and foreign. Originally Posted by Rickco
Thanks for looking! Originally Posted by Cunamara
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Holy moley that’s awesome
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Have you considered buying a Harp? Lol!
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Have you considered buying a Harp? Lol! I think an arrangement of
Stevie Wonder’s “If it’s Magic” would be wonderful on that guitar,
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I think it's a Steinberger gearless tuner. Those planetary type tuners are used commonly on banjos, and Tom Incorporated it here with great effect. Originally Posted by Astral Wrangler
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cool suggestion - love the tune and have heard actual harpists play that on the gig before. Originally Posted by jads57
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