My sound is…. off

[Julian Barton]

So I was playing minor swing and I noticed it sounds off. I have the right pitches but it seems like my acoustic isn’t producing the same tone. I noticed some gypsy jazz guitars have a smaller sound hole do I need one of those?

 

[idssdi]

There are a couple of things. To really get the gypsy jazz sound you need a gitane. Another thing is where do you hold your pick it should be about an inch after the sound hole in front of the bridge. Also could you record yourself playing minor swing I’d love to see

 

[Syn Gates]

I agree with Ids! To truly capture this unique sound, you unfortunately need the right equipment. Fortunately there are great websites to accommodate you at a reasonable cost.
Here’s a great link to affordable gypsy guitars. http://www.djangobooks.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=asian-made-guitars&sid=182a9c776m8650l52wpqh89z15ckn98f
And here’s a link to my favorite gypsy pick. These however are expensive so don’t lose em!!
http://www.djangobooks.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=asian-made-guitars&sid=182a9c776m8650l52wpqh89z15ckn98f

 

[idssdi]

I probably should invest in a gypsy pick too. I have been using my ultex jazz III once up till now. I’ve been looking into timber tones for a while now. And are hose GBQ picks any good(12 pack wih 6 1.5 mm and 6 2 mm for $10 seems nice) or should I get one of those djangojazz ones?

 

[Syn Gates]

Sorry my last link was faulty. Check out the Wegen 3.5 mm. I’ve experimented with a TON and always went back to that one. It’s also the most commonly used.

 

[idssdi]

Hahaha don’t worry i saw the gitanes so i just searched for picks and found some. I will try that pick when i have some money to buy it(at the end of this month)

 

[idssdi]

I forgot to say. Strings may also be a thing. Personally I use savarez argentine strings and they are great.
And Syn that pick is only €15 and I have that amount of money on my paypal and I consider my paypal money as bonus money so i’ll be getting that pick as soon as I find a place which accepts payment by paypal

 

[idssdi]

Not sure whether you can order her but this is 2 for €20
https://www.souman.nl/wegen-picks-35mm-twins-zwart.html?source=googlebase&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItcmL1aPn2QIVgQvTCh1ClARVEAkYAyABEgLqVvD_BwE
P.s. I’m also a bit drunk

 

[Julian Barton]

OMG the God answered in my post

 

[idssdi]

Jem jr is Steve Vai’s signature right? Great! How are you getting along with it because I’d love to help you if you struggle with it

 

[Julian Barton]

I am indeed struggling but I enjoy a good challenge doesn’t come along too much anymore when I am playing.

 

[idssdi]

I just got some courses at Robin Nolan’s school and there was something ln gear. Basically he says the following on gear in one of the courses(his courses are great btw)
Guitar:
Eddy Polak Gypsy Guitars(luthier from israel)
Leo Eimers(Luthier from the Netherlands)
Robert Aylward(luthier from uk)
Jean Pierre Lavino(luthier from France)
Shelley Park(luthier from canada)
Saga Musical Instruments
Strings
Argentine Strings from the french company Savarez
Galli(italian company)
D’addario do a gypsy jazz line in strings
Picks
Dunlop 2.0 mm or 1.5 mm
Michel Wegen makes hand made gypsy jazz picks
Hope this helps a bit more maybe you can even find some good stuff yourself because the guitars may be expensive and the picks are as well

 

[idssdi]

Basically I just got the Wegen twins which is just the gypsyjazz pick but smaller. It’s also nice for me because I’m used to the Jazz III and is roughly the same size.