Just got this lovely Frank Tate tenor guitar from Cafe member gortnamona/Lawrence the other day - it's an absolute beauty! This is one of my favourite jigs (written by Seán Ryan), and always the first tune I play on a new instrument:
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Just got this lovely Frank Tate tenor guitar from Cafe member gortnamona/Lawrence the other day - it's an absolute beauty! This is one of my favourite jigs (written by Seán Ryan), and always the first tune I play on a new instrument:
Beautiful playing on a very lovely instrument.
Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful Jill. Congratulations on that lovely instrument well played by You,
Ryk
That sounds so wonderful!
The playing is pretty good too. Nice song to choose for the first on this new to you tenor!
Cheers folks! I've been a fan of Frank's instruments for a long time so I'm over the moon to finally own one meself! The workmanship is flawless, hands down one of the most beautifully made and sounding instruments I've owned!
Good for you! Looks a very nice instrument.
Mahogany top?
Wonderful! What is the scale length, Jill?
Yes, all mahogany - reclaimed mahogany salvaged from a shipyard in Belfast if I'm not mistaken!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dagger Gordon
23 inch scale length - the tenor guitars I've had in the past have had 21 inch scale lengths but it was quite easy to adjust to the longer stretch on this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cary Fagan
Ohhh well done!!
I think his instruments sound great. You've probably seen this two mandolin set featuring the 'blue' mandolin he made.
https://www.facebook.com/franktatein...94287441120953
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Originally Posted by Dagger Gordon
Yes, such great sound from them two mandolins, and lovely playing as well!
Well done; both the aquisition and the music!
Lovely instrument and performance. I've heard a few of Frank Tate's mandolins and a guitar in the exceptionally talented hands of Ye Vagabonds, live in small venues here in Scotland. Beautiful things. I think Brian McGloinn was making his own instrument guided by Frank Tate last year - don't know how that has been going.
The tenor here slightly reminds me of a 50's Gibson tenor that my brother in law Tim Jones owns.
best wishes
Kevin
Nicely done Jill. I've a huge soft spot for tunes that go right down to the bottom range of the instrument & that guitar is well able for it.
Cheers Kevin! Frank had a great wee clip on his Instagram page recently of Brían playing one of his tenor guitars - sounded fantastic and it had a lovely old 3d coin with a hare on it inlaid at the end of the fretboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by kmmando
A nice idea - the old irish coinage was a delight of design, leaping salmon and suchlike...
best Kevin
Great playing and sound, Jill. Lovely instrument you have there.
Inspirational Jill. I hope you do another video session with the Tate tenor. Does it really have a hole in the upper bout?
This tune may be added to my list! A nice one indeed.
Cheers Doug - yes it has a sound port on the upper bout, I think most of Frank's instruments sport this feature if I'm not mistaken.Quote:
Originally Posted by DougC
Lovely guitar and tune. Congratulations.
Great tenor and a great tune Jill! I'll have to steal it and rename it "chicken in the kitchen". ;)
I found this podcast by Frank last night. Good listening.
https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-r...trument-maker/
Cheers for that podcast link David! Having a listen to that with a cuppa!