A Holiday Thanks!
To celebrate the first pledge, here's a bit of a twisted take on the holiday theme I did a while back. Enjoy and thanks again!
So what do these guitars look like?
Here's the Schecter Hellcat VI. Like a Fender Bass VI, it has the scale of a shortscale bass at 30" so the low end is no problem - but with a comfortable neck for 6 string work so baritone lovers can get plenty of play in. I use it for those "The Cure with Flanger" moments, which I feel will come in play a few times on this album:
And here's the 1967 Gretsch Folk acoustic, otherwise known as the Jimmie Rodgers model, or Model 6003. Lots of names for such a little guitar (actually, a mini-jumbo, or Grand Auditorium size). Made in the USA, right at the advent of the Baldwin Era.
Both of these guitars will be pulling their weight for this project, and hopefully will land with some happy pledgers soon after! If not, there's plenty more music to be made with these fellas, they really put out unique sounds.
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Heartfelt thanks for your support will be your eternal reward. Or you could just be bribing me to give my Shiba Inu pup one extra pat on the head in March. Consider it done.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $10 or more
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In addition to the previous reward, let's get that album out and about. From mastering to your computer, this pledge will result in a permanent reminder of your excitement over this project via a digital download. I'm excited too!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $25 or more
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In addition to the previous rewards, let's fire up the Discman and fold some paper. I'll print out some sheet music from the album, and put my origami skills to the test to create a slammin' Space Cargoship for your delight. I'll sign the ship and send a signed physical copy of the CD to you as well! I already have a feeling that the Cargoship will warp its way onto the album cover somehow...Engage Wave Motion Engine!
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In addition to the previous rewards, let's get Retro. This album will be sent to you via a record - yes, a free test pressing courtesy of United Record Pressing! These donators will also get a Surprise Cargo in the Space Cargoship Origami! I'm thinking Ultex picks I'll use to record the album as an example...
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $100 or more
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In addition to the previous rewards, time to get the gratitude and recognition you so richly deserve. I will thank you by name in the liner notes for the album, and a nice shout-out in a dedicated YouTube vid upon completion of the album. If there are a slew of you, I'll probably write a bit of a Name Game tune and perform it in the thank you vid!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $250 or more
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In addition to the previous rewards, time to get virtually famous. I'll namedrop you or your loved one or your slightly irritating one in an intro to a YouTube cover of a song of your choice. Uh, within reason - if you ask me to bust out some Mozart, I'll probably play "Farmer in the Dell" and end it with "Hi-Ho the Merry-O, Mozart in the Dell!" Feel free to check out my Jahnli YouTube channel for an idea of my comfort zone - but feel free to wander left of center from that of course.
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In addition to the previous awards with the exception of those with pledge limits, time to inspire. Since this album will be written from scratch in the month of February, you have until January 31st to help me with some song ideas! Up to half the album can be driven by your inspiration, and can be a crucial part of sculpting its identity. Like a musical collaboration, forsooth! In fact, in the liner notes, that song will be written as Dedicated To or Inspired By, your choice! Feel free to pledge multiple times at this level, if you have more than one song idea you'd like to see put down for posterity!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $750 or more
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In addition to the previous awards with the exception of those with pledge limits, time to take home the mojo. I know for a fact that I'll be using my Schecter Hellcat VI Baritone on the album. Take it home after the sessions are done, your choice. Yes, even if you live halfway across the world, I'll get your guitar to you. You deserve it! I'll include a little thank you card, and a description of which tracks used your new guitar to good effect. Pay it forward and keep the music alive!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $750 or more
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In addition to the previous awards with the exception of those with pledge limits, time to take home the ultimate mojo maker. The 1967 Gretsch Folk Acoustic in my intro vid will be all yours after the recording session is done! Everything that I mentioned will be done for the Hellcat will be done for the Gretsch. Treat this killer beater with care, it's a trooper!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
