Les Cheetham - Acoustic album released!

[humph50]

Hi Les. Love your playing and tone

I've got the exact same model McIlroy as you have and I love the tone of this instrument. I have experimented with a range of strings for this guitar and I am currently amplifying it through a fishman infinity pick up through an AER Compact 60 amp. What are your preferences in strings and amplification?

Bryn

[lesjcheetham]

Hello Bryn, I also use the AER Compact 60. I actually bought it pre McIlroy, but they sound great together. Had it been available at the time I probably would have tried the Fishman Infinity pickup (I bought the LR Baggs as I wanted a volume control). Strings wise it's Dean Markley Alchemy GoldPhos (12 - 54 gauge). They look radioactive, but never snap and last for ages! Cheers, Les.

[medic5000]

nice....i was wondering what kind of guitar you are playing...i really like the bottom end...really nice sustain...keep up the good work. i enjoy it.

[lesjcheetham]

Thanks for your comment! The guitar is a McIlroy A25, made in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. They're fantastic guitars - well worth seeking out.

[STEFYRED]

what are you guitar main open tunings ?

[lesjcheetham]

The two main tunings are DGDGAD (basically DADGAD with the A string taken down a tone) ane EADEAE. I always seem to go for natural tunings (no major or minor 3rd)

[mikgal3]

hi les, i used to get lessons from you about 15 year ago. remember? awsome stuff, hard to pick out a fav, maybe pasion. ive kept my playing, still enjoy, wish i couldve been better. anyway, skydivin is my new passion, check out me vids, hope me skydivin goes better than me playin lol!! cheers. mik

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[Legertymusic]

I will be first in line, Les! Really looking forward to hearing the album and glad you finally have one out:)

All the best,

Zac

[lesjcheetham]

Cheers for that, Zac!

[Legertymusic]

Well, as soon as I get my next paycheck, that is;)

[acousticguitar123]

Great to see you back on youtube.Impressive playing.Cheers

[drstulu]

I'm glad to see you have an album and that you're posting again. Your playing is flawless as always.

[tsjoencinema]

It sounds great.