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Starfish Guitar Video

I built Starfish in 1993 as my personal instrument. At the time I was fascinated by George Nakashima's furniture, and just starting to spread my metaphorical design wings.

Goran discovered the guitar and convinced me he would be a better curator. Starfish got a complete refurbish and flew to Sweden, where she now resides with her new family. He just created a beautiful video featuring the instrument, compiled from photos taken prior to restoration.

The music is a song — Fire — written and recorded in my home studio in 2004, and features Starfish extensively. This version is the vocal-less instrumental track, which makes it easier to appreciate the sound of the guitar. Signal chain:

Starfish
MesaBoogie MkIV (1991)
AT4050 CM5 (close-mic'ed in vocal booth)
Avalon Vt-737sp
MOTU

2009.09.10 in Starfish | Guitar |

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