Improv to "I Have Arrived" (by Luminous)

This is a beautiful ambient song by the band Luminous, off their Equilibrium album. It's performed on a Carvin NS1 nylon string guitar with a purple flame maple top, which the webcam pathetically cannot render for some reason...

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Roger
• Placer
• nylon
• guitar
• ambient
• improv
• Carvin
• NS1
• Luminous
• I
• Have
• Arrived

[GubaJones]

Whats that guitar in the background ?

[rpguitar]

@GubaJones - Custom "Ergo" model built by Chris Forshage, a luthier in the Austin, TX USA area. I have a demo of that guitar on my channel.

[2GoldensTosa]

Beautiful version. Love this! I was looking for some demos on the NS1 and found this. Fantastic. Since I'm not a hardcore jazzer and just love the nylon string sound layered with synth or VG-99, I'm wondering if you've had the opportunity to compare the NS1 to a Godin Multiac Synth nylon string? Keep up the fine playing! You made my evening. Many thanks!

[rpguitar]

@2GoldensTosa - Thanks for the nice compliment and glad you enjoyed it. I used to own a Godin Multiac, and the NS1 had a lower action and slicker feel to me. Also the Carvin's heel is much smoother than the Godin's which uses a bolt-on construction. Plugged in they are not THAT different from each other, but I still give the nod to the Carvin. On the other hand, the Carvin has no acoustic sound at all, whereas the Godin had a quiet but nice unplugged tone.

[kallemalmsteen]

Hi!

Im thinking of buying this guitar.

I have a question you mabye could anwer.

Is it easier to play on the NS1 guitar, compared to a Classic nylon guitar? Is the string height lower? is it thinner strings?

Would be very happy for answers.

Keep up the nice playing.

Kind regards.

[rpguitar]

Hi there - the NS1 is easier for someone who is not used to full size classical guitars, but I sold mine because I actually prefer the full size instruments. It has lower action, a thinner neck, but normal strings. It's very much intended for players who are comfortable with electric guitars. Good luck - RP

[rpguitar]

@AOSoloist - It's low, lower than a traditional acoustic classical. Too low for me, actually, but perfect for the kind of jazzy/smooth playing that Steve Oliver practices.

[EternalSSA]

I am seriously thinking about getting the NS1. How is the fretboard action. Does it feel like you can fly on it?

Take care.

gjourney

[rpguitar]

No way... curious how you recognize ME? I will email you.

[tony5148]

sounds great! I went to school with your friend Brett Heinz in Hartford.