00-50 with a K&K

[Denis]

I got my K&K from GA about 4 days ago but didn't have time to install it in the 00 until yesterday afternoon.  And then I used it for my gig last night.  WOW!!  I use a Pure preamp with the PWM I've got in both the 000-15s and now, the 00.  I just could not believe the sound.  I had the guitar set up just about 10 days ago and I had already decided that I would use it for live playing...Wow, I can`t say enough about my 00.  Never has a guitar sounded so nice...like I know where all the sweet spots are already.  It was amazing on its own and now, plugged in, I love it even more!!! 

I used my 000-15s last Thursday for another gig...it was the first time I've used my amp in 4 months and it took me a while to find the right sound again, and it sounded good, but I`m thinking it could use a set up now.  I've had it for a few months now, it's about time.  After the way the 00 felt and sounded last night, it makes me think it might be a good idea.

[Fredmando]

Denis--Okay, okay! Enough tweaking this and that...where is the CD?
It is very cool that you are gigging out. I think the local clubs in your area are very lucky to have your
talent in their area.
Keep playing and I really look for that CD someday, Buddy!
--Freed

[dberch]

Denis--Okay, okay! Enough tweaking this and that...where is the CD?
It is very cool that you are gigging out. I think the local clubs in your area are very lucky to have your
talent in their area.
Keep playing and I really look for that CD someday, Buddy!
--Freed

+1 to that!

[Denis]

Thanks Dave and Fred.  Well, I'm in the process of moving my girlfriend into the house and all the re-organizing that goes along with that.  I've got my 2 and 4 year old sons half the week.  And my recording engineer is fixing his system right now.  Recording, I hope, should resume in the next couple of weeks.  I did some recordings a month or so ago that came out ok but still had "mistakes" or my playing wasn't up to par with what I want on the CD.  The two gigs I did this week will soon be developing, more than likely, into a regular thing.  Woody's, my main venue, has suggested I play a couple of times a week when the weather gets nice enough.  They don't have a patio but the whole front of the pub is sliding glass windows that open on to the sidewalk.  They think I might be The other venue, the Elmdale Tavern, is going to be every other Thursday for at least the next couple of months. 

I will really need to make the most of my time when it comes to recording as it will be in short supply...April, I hope, will be the period I can get it done.  I`d love to have it ready to for the summer so I can bring some to my gigs.

[Fredmando]

For those of you who are new or maybe don't know, Dave and Denis are both great guitar players who come with an added bonus of being able to sing!! They are both worth checking out, trust me. There is some mighty fine talent on this forum!!

[bbblacksheep]

For those of you who are new or maybe don't know, Dave and Denis are both great guitar players who come with an added bonus of being able to sing!! They are both worth checking out, trust me. There is some mighty fine talent on this forum!!

  I've heard some clips of Denis' playing live as well and he's a fantastic player (and yes, he can sing *and* he's written some great original tunes).  Now, I haven't *seen* him play yet (sorry again, home renos got the best of me on Saturday) and it's a running joke that I don't even exist because we live in the same city and I have yet to come out to see him!  One of these days, Denis, one of these days....  With this post of yours, now I really wanna see ya play live!   

[dberch]

I will really need to make the most of my time when it comes to recording as it will be in short supply...April, I hope, will be the period I can get it done.  I`d love to have it ready to for the summer so I can bring some to my gigs.

Good luck, Denis. I can't wait.  Just don't get frustrated.  There WILL be setbacks and missed deadlines.  :)

[bluewyatt]

re: moving your girlfriend in - don't hedge when she want's that bedroom painted pink.  it's worth it.

[Denis]

Good luck, Denis. I can't wait.  Just don't get frustrated.  There WILL be setbacks and missed deadlines.  :)

I know...I probably won't get it out there until Christmas!!!  Right now, I don't have any real deadlines...just ASAP but I want it to sound right so yeah, setbacks...I'm sure they will happen. 

re: moving your girlfriend in - don't hedge when she want's that bedroom painted pink.  it's worth it.

I'm doubting she'll want anything near pink but any colour she chooses suits me just fine. 

[dberch]

I know...I probably won't get it out there until Christmas!!! 

Don't expect to get ANYTHING done around Christmas!    

By the way, Denis, now that you are out there gigging...  Start NOW to add some Christmas tunes to your set.  6 or 8 will do, more is cool.  Then you can go after those great paying company Christmas parties!   

[Denis]

Don't expect to get ANYTHING done around Christmas!    

By the way, Denis, now that you are out there gigging...  Start NOW to add some Christmas tunes to your set.  6 or 8 will do, more is cool.  Then you can go after those great paying company Christmas parties!   

Hey Dave,

I meant I hope to have it done by Xmas,  I know it's going to be hard to get anything done but the new schedule with my boys starts next week.  It'll be easier to make time when I know when I've got them and when I don't.  Now I can plan things (recordings and gigs) out weeks in advance and hopefully, within the next few weeks, I'll be back in the studio with my buddy, recording my ultimate versions of my originals. 

27+ years I've been playing guitars and I still do not have any Christmas tunes in my repertoire!!!  Doubtful that I ever will but then I haven't added much to my list of tunes lately at all other than my originals that I'm playing more and more at my gigs. 

[Denis]

Used the 00-50 again last night for a gig, through my amp this time instead of a PA.  I got the same feeling as the other night when I played at Woody's.  It just does what I want it to and sounds the way I like it to sound.  I have found my HOLY GRAIL!!!!  Woohoo!!!! 

[dberch]

Excellent! 

[Blue in VT]

I have found my HOLY GRAIL!!!!  Woohoo!!!! 

Thats a nice place to be Denis!!!  I really think that the 00 body size is perfect for fingerstyle....I wish it was a prevelant segement of the guitar market these days!!!  they are still quite hard to find unless you to a custom shop!

Blue

[gtrplayer]

Hey Denis,

Glad to hear that you found your "HOLY GRAIL".  The 00-50s are super guitars that are just great for fingerpicking.  I've been singing their praises for awhile now.   

gtrplayer

[Denis]

While I cannot deny that fingerstyle on the 00-50 is just about as good as gets, it's not exactly lacking as a strummer or flatpicker.  No, it isn't dread, but it is clean, clear with great balance and note separation...really, a superb all around for my style of playing.

[gary0319]

Hi Denis,

Great thread, and two thumbs up your you tube performances, especially featuring the 00-50.   

I've been considering the possible swap of my 000-50 for something a little smaller and the 00-50 would be my first thought.I'd really be interested in how the 00-50 compares to the 000-50 tone wise; presumably I'd give up some bass and volume. I'm not meaning to hijack this thread, but anyone has any comparisons to the 000-50 or any of the other Larrivees in my signature I'd appreciate a PM if this is too far off topic.

Gary