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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 |
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