Thread: 7.30 Report on History of Aussie Classical Guitars, Players & Timbers

We did a similar thing on the history of guitar with a regional network over 20 years ago, it flopped rather badly as in Central Vic guitar is held in high regard for Yeee Haaa, silly big hats and belt buckles.
I spent some time at Montselvat and studied with Sue Ellis for a while and formed a small consort with one Jack Shepherd who was a former oboeist with the MSO until he saw the light and joined the clergy.
As for guitar building, did make one classical, looked nice but was acoustically dead, will leave that to the experts now (and Kiwigeo who seems to have the knack).
At present I am about 15 years into procastinating the idea of building a lute, don't know if this is easier than guitar or not, a few more years and I may well find out.
I hope this one goes well and will watch out for it.

thanks for letting us know.....I look forward to it

Stuck out in the middle of the Timor Sea.....no ABC on the TV...Id have to fight the roughnecks to get the TV turned to ABC if we could get it.

I expect a full in depth commentary on the program thanks guys (and gal).

Cheers Martin

Chris hopes to be getting a copy of the recording. So you may be able to see it after all. A copy could come your way. Somehow.

And yes the gal is called Fiona.

Cheers


P.s. May be getting a stand at the wood show in melb. To be advised. For the guitar school.

Thanks Iain, I know of Sue Ellis, she is quite well known. Had a bit to do with Sebatian and John Williams too I think. Anyway, I hope too that the ABC's history is better than mine on who is who in the zoo of guitars and famous people.

Cheers


P.s Did you check out my guitar pics under musical instruments. "Girl makes guiatar" etc. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Sue Ellis was a student of Sadie Bishop who was a student of Segovia, she is also the daughter of the late Bill May (Maton which was going to be called Maytone but decided it sounded crappy).
Don't think she had much to do with Williams, her former husband may have had a bit to do with Williams father as he (Ellis) was a jazz drummer.
I recall she was not impressed with Slava Gregorio (sp) in his early days but will bet she has to eat her words today.
Will have a look at the piccies later.

Mmm, a recording would be great! Especially for one as timetably impared as me. Thanks for the update!

Originally Posted by myguitar

And yes the gal is called Fiona.

Which gal???

Originally Posted by Iain

As for guitar building, did make one classical, looked nice but was acoustically dead, will leave that to the experts now (and Kiwigeo who seems to have the knack).

LOL..thanks for the vote of confidence Iain. I wouldnt say I have the knack...Im just stubborn and when I put my mind to something I dont give up until I succeed or it kills me. On a steep learning curve with the guitar making and there are people out there much better at it than me.

I too have a passion for lutes and plane to have a crack at building one at some stage.

Fiona and MyGuitar are one and the same person.
Any other info you with-holding from us?

cheers, Stu
(Just one more of my many names )

Oh right. Fiona the luthier....sounds good.

Zed I merged the 2 posts.

Do you guys want the thread in Woodies Events, or in the Musical Instruments, or doesnt it matter?

Al

New heading....musical instrument events

Out of my league sorry.
I am just a floor sweeper, sweeping up the ciggy butts.

Al