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Author:  Tonegod [ Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:54 am ]
Post subject:  Kelstone players
Hey, hope this is in the right place but I was just wondering if there are any Kelstone players on the board here? I just acquired one and have been enjoying it. There doesn't seem to be much on the net about the instrument, I am guessing there were so few built. I have had two Chapmans in my life with mixed results.

thanks for any info

Jack
Author:  grozoeil [ Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kelstone players
Hi,

I had one for a few weeks at home. Mixed feelings : the sound is awesome, right from the box. But I found the playability to be meh (too wide touchboard), and I prefered the position of the hands around the board, like a Stick. And the classic stick tuning makes totally sense to me (after a few years of practice) ;)
Author:  WerkSpace [ Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kelstone players
When it comes to alternative touch style instruments,
I like my Roli SeaBoard Rise 49.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROLI_Seaboard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP7w_Xxypn4

Tonegod wrote:
Hey, hope this is in the right place but I was just wondering if there are any Kelstone players on the board here? I just acquired one and have been enjoying it. There doesn't seem to be much on the net about the instrument, I am guessing there were so few built. I have had two Chapmans in my life with mixed results.

thanks for any info

Jack
Author:  Alain [ Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kelstone players
I also had a Kelstone many years ago and for me the issue was the tuning. I don't really like the tuning system and the fact that it was not really stable. The concept is fun though. To combine 2 Kelstone was a very nice solution to get a better range.
Author:  Tonegod [ Thu Jan 06, 2022 9:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kelstone players
Thanks guys for the info!! I agree, I think the chapman stick is a lot more diverse in it's ability. But as mostly a lead guitar player, the Kelstone feels a little more familiar. Plus I bought this one for about 1/5 the price of a chapman stick. Hopefully some "current" kelstone players will chime in.
Author:  SteveS [ Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kelstone players
WerkSpace wrote:
When it comes to alternative touch style instruments,
I like my Roli SeaBoard Rise 49.

Fascinating to watch those played. That HAS to be fun to work with.
Author:  Markussz [ Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kelstone players
The inventor of the Kelstone, Jan, Died in late 2019. Sad news. I read on his Facebook page that he took his own life

https://guitarinternational.com/2011/01 ... interview/
Author:  WerkSpace [ Thu Jan 06, 2022 8:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Kelstone players
It's definitely a lot of fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Qprwtzl6s
SteveS wrote:
WerkSpace wrote:
When it comes to alternative touch style instruments,
I like my Roli SeaBoard Rise 49.

Fascinating to watch those played. That HAS to be fun to work with.
Author:  grozoeil [ Fri Jan 07, 2022 1:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kelstone players
Tonegod wrote:
Thanks guys for the info!! I agree, I think the chapman stick is a lot more diverse in it's ability. But as mostly a lead guitar player, the Kelstone feels a little more familiar. Plus I bought this one for about 1/5 the price of a chapman stick. Hopefully some "current" kelstone players will chime in.


Tonegod, where are you located? France?
Author:  ixlramp [ Fri Jan 07, 2022 6:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Kelstone players
Alain wrote:
I don't really like the tuning system and the fact that it was not really stable.

By 'stable' do you mean pitch stability? Or the instrument when attached to a keyboard stand moves around too much when you play it? Or something else?
Just wondering as i am very interested in tapping instrument design :geek:
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