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recording musical saw?

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Does anyone have experience recording the musical saw? I'm going to be recording my grandfather-in-law (playthesaw.com). I''m thinking to approach it like a string instrument (violin), possibly cascade fathead(s) or blue bluebird.



What do you all think?



Thank you in advance...

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Davedog

kjfarley wrote: He rocks a Stanley... I'll find out the model... nothing special. It's the bow.



Excellent.



Only those with real knowledge of this instrument would know the most important part.



Saws will 'woof'....more than a Violin. You want to watch for that. (Its where there is a harmonic overtone that becomes louder than the root note.)



A ribbon will work well for this. The Cascade is a good bet if there isnt a Royer available.



Like the bow, its simple......placement and gain is everything.

Tue, 05/06/2008 - 22:36 Permalink
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UncleBob58

With unusual instruments and sounds (and I record lots of weird things when doing Foley and Sound FX) I like lots of mics if I have the option. When a person is playing an instrument or manipulating something for a sound effect in addition to the "best mic in the best position" I like one over the shoulder, another in an odd close-in position and especially a - preferably stereo - room mic. Lots of interesting results.



Just my 2 ducats.

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 09:01 Permalink