Ever hear of a Chapman Stick? (musical instrument)

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08/01/2006 03:32:43 AM · #1

After posting a few pics in the "Let's see your guitar pics" thread, I went out in search of an artist at the recent fair, that played an instrument unlike any I have ever seen before. It was called a Chapman Stick, and the sound was amazing!

The music this artist made was simply incredible.

Pictured above, was Tom Griesgraber and he was playing a 12-string Chapman Stick

I highly suggest watching the video clips on this amazing instrument.

Just thought I would share.

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/01/2006 03:42:50 AM · #2

Wow! It's like playing bass and guitar at the same time! That's really cool! :)

idnic

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08/01/2006 03:43:35 AM · #3

Very cool portraits, Brad! Do you have any that show the rest of the instrument? I don't know that one.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

08/01/2006 03:44:42 AM · #4

(not my pic obviously)

A bunch of different models here: Instruments

Message edited by author 2006-08-01 03:48:27.

idnic

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08/01/2006 03:47:06 AM · #5

Weirdness! I learn something new every day - whether I like it or not. :P Thanks for the thread, Brad. :)

Pug-H

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08/01/2006 03:50:51 AM · #6

Well, thanks for sharing, Brad. That's the first time I've seen it - certainly an intriguing instrument, and it sounds great. I wouldn't mind getting the CD (except for the hasle of ordering it etc. ;>Ã¾)

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08/01/2006 03:51:15 AM · #7

After listening to Tom in an open air stage at the local fair, I was hooked - his sound was absolutely amazing.
Everyone was sitting in the grass, just mesmerized.
(was also where I shot a whole bunch of my candids that day, as the whole mood was so mellow, I think everyone was in a trance)

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redsunphotography

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08/01/2006 04:26:13 AM · #8

I used to have one, but it was stolen along with a few other rare and interesting instruments I collect :-(

It's actually quite fun to play, the way the electronics work, is really innovative, too. It's like playing guitar or bass, only you never pick the strings. It is almost like playing a keyboard or piano in that it registers the sound easily and you can play a bass line and a melody at the same time.

Quite fun. I had the 12 string model and I loved it. Unfortunately at close to 3000$ it isn't as simple to just swing on down to the local music shop and pick one up.

I loooooove strange or unconventional instruments. I used to belong to a website that sort of, invented and created new and strange instruments and methods of playing them well. It started out really strong, but eventually degraded into something of a novelty site when people just started to make ridiculous things that did nothing and were just made of fruit or something.

If you have any other photos of interesting instruments please post them, I also collect images of them.

-Hideo