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Here is an mp3 of my take on Mr. Tambourine Man, The NEW VERSION. The guitar you hear is a Model 1993 SPC or 360/12V64 f-hole Rickenbacker played through a JangleBox and Boss CS-3 compressors.

Thanks Peter. Nice one.

Have you ever heard the French version of Mr. Tambourine Man? It's called "L'Homme Orchestre" by Hugues Aufray. Here is an excerpt:

http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/clipserve/B00004UPC8001008/171-6467115-9691436

Thanks for this link Mark. I did not know this was recorded in French. Which now raises the question, in which languages has MTM been recorded.

loved your version Peter, nice voice.

Thanks Roy. I have replaced this with a newer version this jingle jangle morning. The link is at the top of this thread.

I understand from Michael Denger today that Mr. Tambourine Man was also recorded in German. Michael write

"In fact there is one by Drafi, a big star back in 64 - 66. He also entered
the Billboard charts with "Marble breaks and iron bends" the English version of his biggest hit in Germany. The single Mr.Tambourine Man is very rare and fetched more than $100 here in Germany."

Thanks for this Michael.

Peter:
Very nicely done!!! A couple of questions:

1) Why didn't you use the Janglebox alone? I'm thinking of buying one---But, will I have to buy MORE items?

2) Do you use metal fingerpicks on MTM and are you "fingerpicking" with them throughout the song-- as opposed to playing chords?

Karl

Thanks Karl. Home recording is a great passtime.

I really enjoy the JangleBox. I do not think you will be disappointed. I used the Boss as well for this application as I went straight into the board rather than through a guitar amplifier. I needed to increase the gain of the signal and the Boss was used more for this than the compression or sustain it can provide.

While I usually use a flat pick along with banjo picks on my fingers, for this recording I simply did the picking with a pick. There is also a miked acoustic in the background of this recording.

Peter,
I thought it was Roger's voice over your guitar at first, and it took me a bit to realise it wasn't a bootleg but your vocals. I know, I am slow, but you did a great job. Keep up the good work!

Peter:

Thanks for getting back!!!! What type of home recording CD software did you use to record MTM? Was it Cakewalk??? Is it EASY to use?
By the way, once you've treated all of us to a great version, you MUST continue to record more Byrds' classics!!!! I actually saved your version to my computer!!! I love that "jingle-jangle!!!!"
Karl

Nice job on MTM Peter! After hearing that I went and ordered a Janglebox! Any more comments on the Janglebox? I have a 370/12 MG w/vintage pups. I play it through an AC30.

John: I consider that you are going to be pleased with the JangleBox. I have tried compression and sustain pedals ever since I got my first Rickenbacker 12 string about five years ago. Is this right JWilli?

I have tried the DOD Milkbox, the Toneman's Comprossor, Boss CS-3 (even two of them) before finally taking a chance on the JangleBox. For those ordering from Canada, this unit does not come cheap after the exchange, shipping and GST. Having said that it has been well worth the money for me. I play my Rickenbacker 12 strings through a Fender Twin Reverb and Vox AC 30.

I can fairly say that after comparing all of these pedals, the nicest effect is obtained with the Janglebox. It does the work of two Boss CS-3's and has a clarity and sustain that really captures the Byrd's tone nicely. It also allows for equally nice tones on other makes of guitars if you are interested in going there.

There are many main stream and boutique compression/sustain pedals out there, however, I was immediately impressed with this one with regard to its clarity of sound, quality of construction, and ease of use with the gain and attack knobs.

As a bonus, it also has a treble boost switch which allows for a little more definition should the user wish to have it. My soundbyte of MTM has the treble booster on. I have also used a copy of the original Vox treble booster circuit and tried the Crispy Cream Treble Booster as well. For my money, I can attain both the compression/sustain and treble booster sound in one pedal.

My two cents.

If you go to www.janglebox.com you can hear samples of the compressor used on a number of different tunes.

Thanks Stan. I should have thought of that.

Thanks for the feedback Peter!