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I finally made some new videos, and here is the first one - "Sheik of Araby." It's my transcription from the 1956 "The Merle Travis Guitar" album. On the recording, Merle used a capo to play the song in the key of 'A'.
Hope you all like it, and thanks for watching!
Randy
Re: Randy Buckner - Sheik of Araby Travis Style
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:44 pm
by Art Sims
Randy, That's fun to watch and hear. Don't think I'm familiar with that guitar model you have. You have quite a thumb on your left hand.
Re: Randy Buckner - Sheik of Araby Travis Style
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:53 pm
by cettyboy
Holy Moly!!!!!!! Mark Hill
Re: Randy Buckner - Sheik of Araby Travis Style
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 12:33 pm
by RandyBuckner
Thanks, Art!
My guitar was built by Brian Ison of Springfield, Mo. It's based on Merle's Super 400: 18'' wide, 3 3/8' deep. The scale is shorter than normal at 24 3/4", and the neck is more narrow at between 9/16" and 10/16".
Thanks for watching my video.
Randy
Re: Randy Buckner - Sheik of Araby Travis Style
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:17 am
by Terry Tolley
You have a great touch on all your videos! I like this one and them as well!
Re: Randy Buckner - Sheik of Araby Travis Style
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:15 pm
by RandyBuckner
Thanks for your kind words, I really appreciate them!
Re: Randy Buckner - Sheik of Araby Travis Style
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 1:46 pm
by OOwl
Great playing Randy and very cool guitar! Love that tune.
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 3:34 pm