[Vintage-Audio] Karlson Speaker

[Duane B. Fischer, W8DBF]

Bob, 	
	
Hmmm. Based on those song titles off the "So Low" album, most is not Southern
Gospel, or even Gospel, more lie country an Country Rock. Figures, after all, it
is Las Vegas in MO! (LOL)	
	
I've got plenty of J.D. Sumner, and some other bass singers who could get flat
down there, such as Bob Thacker. Now I mean sing down there, not growl! You
provide the Carlson's and we are ready to rumble, literally! How's your
earthquake insurance Robert?  	
	
Thank you for the telephone numbers, I will see what I can purchase and let you
know how it shakes out. maybe even send you some tantalizing samples just to get
you juices jumping in the morning time Bob. 	
	
I remember being at Flint's IMA auditorium, before they tore it apart for the
world's biggest financial flop called Auto World. They had an evening that
featured four quartets that would hit town about twice per year. J.D. was still
singing with the Blackwood Bros. at this time in 1968. When they stepped up to
the mikes the sound people cut the audio about half way through the opening song
when J.D. hit a warming up low note and darn near brought the roof down! I
remember i was drinking a Coke in a paper cup and could feel it vibrating in my
hand! That resonance his voice could generate would literally make a building
shake. It was unreal.	
	
Because of friends who sing professionally, I got back stage a lot. Once when in
an auditorium out of Michigan Several who could see the sound equipment
commented that the EQ was set flat for J.D. He did not need any help!     	
	
One amazing thing about his voice, was that he could actually sing well above
the second bass range, almost to second tenor, in fact. He had a tremendous
range.	
	
DBF	


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From: Robert Nickels <w9ran at oneradio.net>
To: Vintage home and professional audio equipment from 1975 back
<vintage-audio at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Vintage-Audio] Karlson Speaker
Date: Sunday, April 17, 2005 10:31 AM

Duane B. Fischer, W8DBF wrote:

>Bob, 	
>	
>Where can I get a recording by 'Pierce Arrow'? I have never heard that name
>mentioned before, other than as a car. 	
>	
>
Duane,
I'd even listen to JD Sumner impersonating a frog, but I don't want to 
go there! I haven't heard the recording you mention but can imagine his 
bass sound is probably fuller than a standup bass!

I also would like to hear some of Pierce Arrow, based on their website 
it's a pretty hot vocal group but I'm just not a Branson kind of guy. 
Maybe someone is and can give us a real report. They do have a number of 
CDs and DVDs for sale, some of which look like complete shows and the 
selections do sound like they'd really showcase a wide range of 
vocalists. Your best bet would be to give them a call at: 417-336-8742 - 
Toll Free: 877-687-4241 or email info at piercearrowtheater.com 
<mailto:info at piercearrowtheater.com> and ask them which ones feature Dan 
Britton. I'm sure they'll recommend the CD called "So Low" which is 
listed, and includes the songs: In The Garden, King Of The Road, Pieces 
Of His Heart, My Old World, That’s All I Need To Know, Jesus And John, 
Dream On, Sixteen Tons, It’s Never The Right Time, and Good Time 
Charlie’s Got The Blues. May have to check this out myself.

Now if we can find a way to hear Dan or JD's voice through a Karlson 
speaker we ought to have a true indication of it's bass reproduction 
characteristics!*
*
73, Bob W9RAN
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