Sound check Ribbecke Halfling “Dark Horse”

[Mark Kleinhaut]

fist half inside and folksy, at 2 minute mark we go dissonant.

[charleyrich99]

fist half inside and folksy, at 2 minute mark we go dissonant.

Sounds great! Is that one of the custom Halflings Tom made by hand or one his shop made?

-Charley

[Mark Kleinhaut]

Sounds great! Is that one of the custom Halflings Tom made by hand or one his shop made?

-Charley

thanks! It’s from “the shop” back in the day. Tom did a few tweaks on it at the time and I believe he did the color which was originally much more blue- but it’s gotten so dark it reads as black in most light. I have two Halflings from back then. Here’s a video of them playing a duet:

[charleyrich99]

thanks! It’s from “the shop” back in the day. Tom did a few tweaks on it at the time and I believe he did the color which was originally much more blue- but it’s gotten so dark it reads as black in most light. I have two Halflings from back then. Here’s a video of them playing a duet:

Thanks. The duet is cool! I love the sound of the Halflings and your playing. But not so much a fan of the Halfling's appearance. I know it shouldn't matter...There's one for sale on Reverb, in sort of an orange-ish color.

--Charley

[Mark Kleinhaut]

Thanks. The duet is cool! I love the sound of the Halflings and your playing. But not so much a fan of the Halfling's appearance. I know it shouldn't matter...There's one for sale on Reverb, in sort of an orange-ish color.

--Charley

. I see the one on Reverb- it’s a pin bridge which is a bit of a different animal. Interesting that the esthetics of the Halfling is unappealing to you. I love how they look! Different strokes, right?

[charleyrich99]

. I see the one on Reverb- it’s a pin bridge which is a bit of a different animal. Interesting that the esthetics of the Halfling is unappealing to you. I love how they look! Different strokes, right?

The archtop one is here: Ribbecke Halfling | Reverb

[Mark Kleinhaut]

The archtop one is here: Ribbecke Halfling | Reverb

perfect! If I ever need a third one….. mmmm, ok, no

[0zoro]

Beautifully played Mark. What a sound check! So wonderfully fluid too, both your fingers and tone.

[Archie]

fist half inside and folksy, at 2 minute mark we go dissonant.

Love it. Your arrangement is complex but even through challenging cadences and internal counter harmony, you have a simple and powerful melodic idea that resolves beautifully.

Very clever.

I'm just listening to you now on Spotify! Shame I can't find the song you posted.

I found the half-ling to be a revelation. I've never played one but the idea imo is really needed in a world where Archtops, often cannot cope very well well the bass string past the 10th fret. Having the clarity in the low E of an acoustic guitar and the response of an Archtop on the other strings, seems like a logical solution. I've wanted one for some time and one day will get one.

Cheers

[Mark Kleinhaut]

Love it. Your arrangement is complex but even through challenging cadences and internal counter harmony, you have a simple and powerful melodic idea that resolves beautifully.

Very clever.

I'm just listening to you now on Spotify! Shame I can't find the song you posted.

I found the half-ling to be a revelation. I've never played one but the idea imo is really needed in a world where Archtops, often cannot cope very well well the bass string past the 10th fret. Having the clarity in the low E of an acoustic guitar and the response of an Archtop on the other strings, seems like a logical solution. I've wanted one for some time and one day will get one.

Cheers

thank you! All of my recent stuff goes to YouTube. Please subscribe- I’ve posted hundreds of these, so best to look with sort set to “newest” first. Mark Kleinhaut jazz guitar - YouTube

[Archie]

thank you! All of my recent stuff goes to YouTube. Please subscribe- I’ve posted hundreds of these, so best to look with sort set to “newest” first. Mark Kleinhaut jazz guitar - YouTube

I will do.

Do you have any intention to put more stuff on Spotify? I usually go there for all my music and playlists. Would be nice to listen to your music whilst in the workshop.

Cheers.

[Mark Kleinhaut]

I will do.

Do you have any intention to put more stuff on Spotify? I usually go there for all my music and playlists. Would be nice to listen to your music whilst in the workshop.

Cheers.

sorry no. I actually don’t have an account for it. Back when I was putting out CDs that had distribution they took care of everything. It’s been a decade or more since those times. I don’t think you’ll find any solo guitar on there from me.

[Gitterbug]

Mark, you previously said you're an all-jazz guy who just fakes classical guitar. Now you faked 20th century composition tradition in a most pleasurable and convincing way. Something that would invite roaring ovation from any concert audience. Thanks again!

[Mark Kleinhaut]

Mark, you previously said you're an all-jazz guy who just fakes classical guitar. Now you faked 20th century composition tradition in a most pleasurable and convincing way. Something that would invite roaring ovation from any concert audience. Thanks again!

Thanks so much, but….Yes, it’s entirely faked because it’s not composed at all. I mean, all I do is improvise. One note in front of the other