Anyone ever try to play Surf Music on acoustic instruments?

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Anyone ever try to play Surf Music on acoustic instruments?

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Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19195 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Mar 05 2013 06:42 PM The Cocktail Preachers do "Miser-Uke" -- yes, Miserlou on the ukelule! — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Mar 07 2013 10:58 AM Surfbones wrote: Ukuleles! Now we're talking. All of these guitarists are awesome, but I really would like to see a very unusual approach - for instance, genres that are not generally associated with certain instruments - surf music on sitars, banjos, bouzoukis, ouds, upright bass, hand drums, etc. Ahmed Koc w/ Surf Rider Phil Woods, Iordanis Tsomidis, George Mgrdichian w/ Nica = Exotic, the Zorongo, etc. Avinesh Singh w/ Misirlou on harmonica Lata w/ Raat Se Kaho Ruke Jara = Misirlou, Bollywood-style Last edited: Mar 07, 2013 14:21:45 Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Mar 07 2013 11:13 AM There's sort of a cottage industry, playing Misirlou on the ukulele. Deserves its own thread if it hasn't already got one. Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Mar 07 2013 12:16 PM Tuck wrote: There's sort of a cottage industry, playing Misirlou on the ukulele. Deserves its own thread if it hasn't already got one. There's hundreds of hits like this on Youtube. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Last edited: Mar 07, 2013 12:20:45 Top
Surfgitar Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 1342 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida	Posted on Mar 07 2013 12:32 PM A few years back we would open with our first set acoustically and use Pipeline as the segue into electric. It was a real crowd pleaser. (Here's a pic of us at a party.) We stoppped only because we got weary of carrying the extra gear, but we've been working up a new acoustic act to play at certain venues. Most of the music translated very well into an acoustic format. (And the Duo-Tones provided alot of inspiration to push the boundries.) — CUTBACK Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Mar 07 2013 02:20 PM Wow, great pic! Submit it to POTD! Top
caddady Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio	Posted on Mar 07 2013 03:36 PM Wow, great pic! Submit it to POTD! +1 I have a green ovation just like the one pictured. It sure is green... — http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Sep 19 2013 12:00 PM Really interesting how things work out. After all the recent discussions on SG101 about acoustic surf duos, it turns out I'm going to be involved in one. I've been asked to put together an acoustic set to play at the 2014 East Coast Ventures Fan Fest. Probably music like The Lonely Bull, Mexico, Calcutta, Last Date and so on. I know these aren't surf songs, but others are. I'll be holding down the rhythm section (I hope!). I may need to do this as an acoustic trio because many of these songs, like The Lonely Bull, have two leads and a rhythm part, and I'm nowhere good enough to pull off that kind of guitar playing. This could possibly be part of the All Summer Long project, just without any electric guitars and drums, or entirely separate. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Last edited: Sep 19, 2013 14:00:36 Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Sep 19 2013 03:03 PM See my post immediately above for context. So here's a question. I see everyone play acoustic-electrics plugged into amps. I get the convenience; you don't have to keep the guitar right at a microphone. You also seem to be playing completely dry. Has anyone tried using reverb or tremolo with your acoustic for surf? Or does that sort of spoil the purity of acoustic guitar surf music? — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Last edited: Sep 19, 2013 15:17:30 Top
nielsjansen Joined: Mar 16, 2012 Posts: 1088 Amsterdam	Posted on Sep 19 2013 03:48 PM I like this (Semi) acoustic version of Cleopatra Stomp by Los Coronas (The regular electric album version is this weeks Wipeout! on North Sea Surf Radio). Cheers, Niels. — Niels Jansen Program Director North Sea Surf Radio To submit your surf music to North Sea Surf Radio send the tracks as .mp3 in 320kbps bitrate with correct tags to playlist@northseasurfradio.com via Dropbox. North Sea Surf Radio: Website- Facebook - Twitter North Sea Surf Festival: Website - Facebook - Twitter The Phantom Four: Website - Facebook - Twitter Top
caddady Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio	Posted on Sep 19 2013 03:57 PM Noel, yes reverb,trem and echo. Green ovation gone, odd PV thinbody now in play. — http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Top
Hammond101 Joined: Feb 22, 2013 Posts: 342 SoCal USA	Posted on Sep 19 2013 05:11 PM Noel, I use a Taylor 814ce or Gibson Chet Atkins SST and plug into my regular rig mostly although sometimes I bring my Fishman Loudbox 100 for an acoustic amp. Plugging into the PA works well to for A/E. If you don't have a pickup in your guitar I would suggest adding one. It really simplifies the process. I use some reverb although less than with a solid body electric. Sometimes a little chorus and delay at well. Check out the band "The Duo Tones" (Paul Johnson & Gill Orr) for a good take on acoustic surf and standards....all instrumentals. — Keep it Drippy Brothers and Sisters! Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Sep 20 2013 09:43 AM I can get one of these for a really good price. It's a left-over, so it's Sea Foam Green, not Lake Placid Blue like in this picture. What say you all for acoustic surf? — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Last edited: Sep 20, 2013 09:47:19 Top
morphball Joined: Dec 23, 2008 Posts: 3324 Pittsboro, NC	Posted on Sep 20 2013 09:58 AM Fender makes great electrics- but not so well-known for their acoustics, I'm afraid. — Mike http://www.youtube.com/morphballio Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11010 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Sep 20 2013 10:31 AM Get it Noel. Ferenc got one for the Quiet Surfers, it does fine. You can always upgrade later. — Danny Snyder Latest project - Now That's What I Call SURF _ "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo I'm back playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Sep 20 2013 10:59 AM DannySnyder wrote: Get it Noel. Ferenc got one for the Quiet Surfers, it does fine. You can always upgrade later. That's all I needed to know. I put it on hold. I'll have to upgrade my playing a lot before I upgrade this guitar. Thanks! I was told it was Pelham Blue, but it looks greener than that. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Last edited: Sep 20, 2013 11:06:32 Top
Squid Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1013 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers	Posted on Sep 20 2013 11:11 AM Here is a fully acoustic and unamplified guitar duo performance of "Surfarian" by the guitar duo of the Insanitizers. The guitars did not even have piezo pickups or mics inside, and there was no PA system. The melody guitar is enormous, in comparison a dreadnaught size acoustic is diminutive. I carry it in a cello gig bag. The performance was at an art gallery in the Pacific Northwest. https://myspace.com/insanitizers/video/surfarian/108859933 — Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Last edited: Sep 20, 2013 11:13:36 Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Sep 20 2013 11:25 AM Thanks, Squid. What is it? I still need to use an amp for the venue this is planned for. But maybe later a loud acoustic-only guitar would be nice. I'm on a tight budget right now. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
Hammond101 Joined: Feb 22, 2013 Posts: 342 SoCal USA	Posted on Sep 20 2013 11:47 AM There are so many reasonably priced A/E guitars on the market today. When plugged in, they can all sound decent. If we knew your budget it may help with recommendations. The trick in buying one is set up. Is this reasonably priced guitar able to be adjusted to play properly. Bridge height, truss rod adjustment, neck angle and nut are all factors. I would not be swayed by surfy colors but by set up, sound when amplified and playability within your budget. Look for something with an onboard preamp. This will act as a buffer and sound much better with whatever amp you choose. Just my thoughts. — Keep it Drippy Brothers and Sisters! Top
caddady Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio	Posted on Sep 20 2013 12:19 PM I was in the market for a Telecoustic or a Stratacoustic when I found the Peavey. Used Strat/Telecoustics are going for 150.00 USD. I wanted a thinner body than a standard box. — http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Top

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