Hello everyone, I have just recently discovered the wonder of the Chapman Stick, and am very interested in purchasing a used one. I'm not quite sure which type yet, I was hoping some aficionados such as yourselves could help inform me as to the difference/benefits of each type so I can make an informed decision. I greatly appreciate any help.

I guess there won't be any problem with shipping

I think the most important thing is to try and play one to see, feel and hear what a Stick is
like. It really is a very different animal from a guitar or bass and even though The Stick
is played something like a piano with both hands playing independent parts it is really nothing like a piano So just a little heads up; at first blush it can seem very awkward to some.

I have seen drummers and keyboard players start playing right away but 'guitarists'
strangely, say "WTF" (it just takes them a while to 'get' that they don't need to pluck)

Greg Howard I believe started as a keyboard player...

So welcome to the forum. Since you are in Santa Cruz PM me and I can let you do a test drive.

It is the beginning of a great adventure

jRj

P.S. "PM" is 'private message' ;little button at the bottom of the page

The guitarists 'wtf' reaction also comes from the fact that have to fret with the right hand (right handed peeps that is) and no open strings.

Cheers,
Bas


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