Our government is considering ripping out Bunya plantations...
Bunya is a timber we have used since the outset of Cole Clark, and one that provides the incredible soundboards on Cole Clark Guitars.
The current government is relatively insensitive to many of the points noted below, let alone Bunya's acoustic qualities... and so please consider assisting so that we may get a lot more trees planted... not just Bunya.
Timber is still the most environmentally friendly building material, and it is arguably the most aesthetic.
It requires the least energy to produce and of course trees absorb carbon. By contrast it takes huge amounts of energy to create steel and bricks!
·If we burned what we grew, we would be 'in balance', as opposed to burning massive amounts of stored biomass.
·We, in Australia, and in many parts of our world, have removed 70+% of our forest cover in less than 200 years! We need to put it back! And we have burned shit loads of stored biomass...
Basically we are lacking awareness, irresponsible, indulgent bastards. Apparently we wanted Australia to look like Europe... that was sensible!
·Our 'government' is considering ripping out Bunya plantations! The same ones that we recover soundboards from... But of course!
Bunya puts on a good amount of biomass each year, is relatively quick growing... good for absorbing carbon.
·Bunya also bears edible fruit!
·It has strong links to our indigenous people. See: 'the Bunya feasts' (Google Link)
Trees improve soil, reducing water and wind erosion: Therefore improving water quality: We like to breath, drink and eat. If you have kids or family... this maybe of importance. They also reduce ground temperature. They provide habitat: We are apparently not the only bastards on the planet.
·Trees in general ultimately effect climate.
·And unlike humans, they don't talk shit... they share this virtue with fish heads. Bunya, looks good and make nice instruments! They also look and sound good on some of you players.
The greatest threat to forests is irresponsible farming and not plantations for building... so eat a little less beef... let us face it, we are going to have to change many habits.
We have demonstrated that to be great, a guitar does not need to be comprised of 'old growth' timber.The longest journey starts with a single step: The first is awareness, then will.
Many Cole Clark users are getting off their arses adding some fury to this cause.
A few words, a link, on your respective sites... Thanks in anticipation.
I am not claiming great social conscience or virtue... those of you who know me, will quickly agree... I know some have declined for reason that I have suggested it... simply get some help on that one...
It is a damn good cause... and we are in the position of enhancing awareness.
Cole Clark guitars combine classical construction with innovative design and manufacturing techniques to produce lighter, stronger instruments with superior acoustic performance. Made using indigenous timber and featuring Face Brace Sensor acoustic pickup systems, Cole Clark guitars provide professional quality at affordable prices.Check out the range of FAT LADY acoustic dreadnaughts. This range consists of the basic FATLADY1 ( FL1) up to the deluxe FATLADY3 ( FL3).
"At Cole Clark Guitars, we've applied a new understanding to an age old art. Like you, we appreciate the sound and feel of a great steel string guitar, one that reflects and projects the emotion you put into your music.
Great guitars require great tone woods, and we select our timbers with care. Even our most basic model acoustic is made from all solid timbers. Our patented manufacturing method applies the finest of control to each instrument we make, so that every instrument can be loud and lively and subtle and soft.
The Cole Clark Fat Lady is a truly awesome sounding instrument. It whispers, it yells and it sings, and you know that your search for the perfect acoustic guitar isn’t over... ‘til the Fat Lady sings!
"From the instant I laid my barely competent and unworthy hands on a
Cole Clark guitar, I knew it was the one for me; it made me feel and
sound like I can actually play!
Seriously, the feel is natural and
butter-smooth. The sound is rich and deep. When I first played the
guitar, I was, like, where the fuck did this come from?
I hadn't
heard of Cole Clark before. I felt as though I was chosen by the
guitar. Then, just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I
brought it to the stage and plugged it in.
Tears of joy trickled down
my face; at last, the acoustic guitar for which I had been searching
had found me.
I wound up writing 90 percent of 'Gang Of Losers' on
the guitar I got. Utterly inspiring. I almost never leave home
without it. Cole Clark guitars has completed me. Thank heaven.'
At Cole Clark Guitars we precision manufacture guitars to provide the optimum in sound quality and playability. The fact that we use modern technology should not be mistaken for a lack of respect for past methods. Acoustic guitar making remained relatively unchanged from the mid 1850’s Martin “X” braced design until now.
The original “X” was modified in the early 20th century to accommodate steel strings, and the “14 frets clear of the body” design to give greater fret access arrived just prior to 1930. From then, not much changed. There have been a few excursions into alternate materials, “space age” laminates, odd shapes etc., but mostly acoustic steel string guitars have been made the same way for a long time. Players agree that timber is the material that sounds best, and timber is our medium
We combine the benefits of an integral neck heel with an accurately tuned face and back for exceptional clarity and sustain. The integral neck heel, while held in high esteem, has always been difficult to produce well, which is why most manufacturers opt for the more accessible but less efficient dovetail joint, screws or dowels, all of which are more at home in the furniture industry. Our ability to accurately make the integral neck heel enables us to manufacture with incredibly tight tolerances and this allows accurate assembly of our instruments.
The violin makers of history understood the necessity of tuning the vibrating plates of an instrument ( the top and the back ). We carve our tops and backs to achieve the best possible sound, using CNC router technology for extreme accuracy. The results are instruments which perform like no others."
Since you guys are my friends I though you might want to check out the hot new Vagrants vids from the recent Hi Fi Bar gig http://www.youtube.com/thevagrants
You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being a friend!!! Hope you had a Happy 4th of July!!!!! God Bless America!!!!!
Wrapped Up In Me is #38 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #18 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!! It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Also, If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Guy Pratt in store THIS WEDNESDAY, 15th of July 2009, from 2:30pm. Guy currently plays bass with Pink Floyd and has recorded with the late Michael Jackson , Madonna, Tina Turner, Jimmy Page and many more. He will be here to have a chat and sign autographs.
You can also go in the draw to WIN a 100 watt Ashdown Five15 bass amp, just by showing up. So come on down and have a laugh … you may walk away with that Ashdown bass amp!!
Strap on those boots and hold onto that wig, The Blow Waves kick out their long awaited debut EP at Revolver on Sat 20 June, smashing the stage with local DJs and a fierce electro-punk lineup from interstate. From 9pm 'till the late, late show. Cheap tix here.Downloads here.
Hey, Our Debut album – Aliquot strings is out now! It’s available in Irish record stores and online (click below). You can get a Free download of ‘Garavogue’ on www.tucanmusic.com. Check it out, you won't regret it! Our launch nights are on Sat 6th June in The Clarence – Sligo and Sat 20th June in Crawdaddy – Dublin.
Wrapped Up In Me is on radio stations across the Nation this month. Request it NOW at your local radio station! Hope you have a great weekend!!! Love, ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
‘Melting Pot is a fun new night that promotes, supports and provides opportunities for those looking to get experience in the music and related industries’.....And most importantly provide Melbourne's plethora of singer/songwriters a place to perform. Upstairs in Vibe Cafe on Smith St, Fitzroy. An intermit environment of 3 Local singer/songwriters sitting together ‘in a round’ taking in turns to share their songs and stories. A great Friday night out! ......6 artist for $5!!!!! First round starts at 8pm. Second round 10pm Shane will be playing in the 2nd round of the evening. Cost: Just $5 Feel free to check out the other artist in the round: myspace.com/nyssabradsworth myspace.com/johnlingardmusic
This happens EVERY Friday night. If you havent been to a Melting Pot yet....It's about time you treat yourself. Keep up to date at: www.myspace.com/meltingpotonline
Come down and check it out soon. I'll be playing this Friday if you're interested...
Hello friends & lovers... Come & feel the heat with us on Saturday nites at Alia!! Half-price cocktails from 8-11pm plus some of the land's finest mixing DISCO, FUNK & HOUSE all night long!! No riff-raff door policy. If you'd like to be on the guestlist, simply message us back or send us an email: guestlist@sweatsaturdays.com
Cole Clark in Scandinavia. Norwegian guitarist Knut Reiersrud plays Cole Clark Guitars at Fuzz Guitar Show 2009 in Gothenburg, Sweden: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4j2j8lzcZY
UK HOUSE&FUNKY BANGERS 'REGULAR LOVER' & 'HOOKED ON YOU' ARE NOW AVAILABLE ION VINYL IN ALL GOOD RECORD SHOP S AND ON MY PAGE TOO . THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!!!
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