Lift Your Wings (with mic) Combuitar 11 (see also 10)

[gooblepie]

Hi Benny,That would be great! I meant to tell you my favourite Corries song is Garten Mother's Lullaby,also Derwentwater's Farewell-both on 'The Very Best Of The Corries' album.Did you write this song? It's lovely! Hope to hear from you soon,cheers,Colin.

[Bennytet]

Hey thanks Colin! I agree the combuitar version is better than the recorded one. Perhaps I may do a version of it on combuitar and dundun (talking drum) D A7 C It would be better for me to write the chord pick progression in tab. Remind me if you haven't heard from me by next weekend.

All the best with the ukulele

Cheers

Benny

[gooblepie]

Hi Benny,This song sounds wonderful on the Combuitar,any chance of doing a Combuitar version to buy on i-tunes? I know this song is on one of your albums but I think it's a guitar version,this version is even better.Would also love to learn the chords for it.I'm just starting out on my stringed instrument playing at the ripe old age of 42!,and am learning the ukelele at the moment,but in time I hope to go on to bigger and better things-maybe even a Combuitar one day!All the best,Colin

[TonyMcWatt]

An amazing instrument made by Roy Williamson. Where did you get the guitar?

[snakehips81]

Noooooooo man !!!!!!!!!

Benny MADE this instrument himself - completely from scratch !

[TonyMcWatt]

Looking at his other videos I realised it. A week ago.

[globaltravellermike]

Hi Benny,

That is without a doubt one of the coolest instruments I've ever seen or heard!!! Keep on playing!

[EventVideoServices]

Hey Benny, I am just about to go off on holiday but might have a bit of time to do a video when I get back.

[Bennytet]

That would of course be great! I've been down to Calton Road filming some ideas and feel good about the location. I've also been using an editing program which is lots of fun so even if you can manage the shoot. I'm happy to edit...

Enjoy Poland

Cheers

B

[happinesscounts]

It's great to see these instruments, I bet Roy Williamson would be proud

[Bennytet]

Thank you and yes I too hope he is proud!

[jdstorms]

That is one more extraordinary instrument! Nice!

[Bennytet]

Thank you for your comment

[Don27041970]

@Bennytet

Nice work, Benny

Haven't seen you in years. I have your debut album.

Donald Peden

[Bennytet]

Hey Donald, Great to hear from you man! How is your finger picking coming along? I found you online at the beginning of the year somewhen, you were pictured playing in some folk group. Looking good... You must keep in touch and send my good wishes to Mairi

[Don27041970]

@Bennytet

Benny, thanks for your reply. I was ferriting about the net looking at old Corries clips and came across your bit. You've done well making your instrument. I believe the strings at the bridge end are "sympathehic" strings that are not played but "resonate". It creates a beauiful sound. Maybe you'll explain how this works.

Fond regards, and well done, Benny.

Donald.

[Bennytet]

Yeh Donald, I'll make a wee film soon to demonstrate the instrument in detail!

[Cumbulu]

what glue did you use, must be very good one, seen like alot of pressure there, please answer me,

[Bennytet]

Thank you for your interest. I used white resin wood glue where the neck and the head merge and yellow resin glue on all of the other joints. There is a fair amount of tension but the 4 drone strings are nylon so there is a bit of relief.

[Cumbulu]

please do you got msn send to me sp i can add you, i am planning for years building intsrument, but havesome parts missing, please help me.

[Bennytet]

msn makes my computer crash for some reason but I have Skype under my name if that is any use to you.

[Cumbulu]

ok i am trying to fix skype is your skype name, bennytet

[Bennytet]

Yes bennytet

[TattieB]

That, for me, was the unique feature of the instrument - apart from, of course, how it looks!

[TattieB]

Great sound: enjoyed seeing it and you in action today. The "sympathetic strings" are also reminiscent of Hardanger fiddles and hurdy gurdy sounds.

[Bennytet]

Thanks for your comments. Since the video I have improved the sympathetic string sound by flattening the saddle which gives them more of a "WOW" sound which lasts ages.

Best wishes

Benny

[WartoothisGod]

In the great spirit of the Corries, fantastic instrument, fantastic sound. Your videos are like the only results for combolins (or combuitars) btw. Congratulations, great job.

[davidsimper]

That's a lovely rich sound that you've accomplished there. It must be so satisfying to play an instrument that you have made. All congrats.

[dzedakuzohl]

Unique!

unbelievable!!!

..style and sound!!

Cheers!!!!

Marcius

[snakehips81]

Benny ! I 've always loved that song since the first time I heard you play it, years back. Your new Combuitar looks great and sounds great too ! I can't believe you "knocked" that together in such a short time.

I can't wait to hear it in the flesh and see what alterations you have made for it since you recorded this.

Well done !!!!!!

[lofi1]

weird man