My vote is for the Fusion version... sounds much more relaxed and free-flowing... I think a much better performance...
Also, I don't care for the over compressed/attack-pop on the clean take...
That said, both takes are very impressive... you have some serious skills, and great timing...
You should get an A+ from teacher...

I liked the clean one only because it was a better tone for what you were doing.  I liked the fusion version but I thought the tone was a little thin, good but thin.
 
Both versions are excellent.  Your sense of timing I would kill for.
 
Daryl

guitartrek
The clean one sounds really good.  I love the tone of the guitar and the dynamics you get from the non-distorted sound.  Some of the fast licks seem to flow easier on the distorted version.  But I favor the clean version for sure.  You just can't beat the beautiful bell-like tone and the dynamics that you are producing for this kind of tune.  I would love to have a jazz guitar like that some day.  

Hi Geno, 
 
I went w the clean version ...the submission deadline was yesterday ( 8 /12) 
Yes , I can tell you that having a Jazz box can be a  very good thing for you to consider ...
I see lots of them selling used in the sub five hundred price range ...the one I'm playing was in that price range 
 
thanks for commenting again 
 
Kenny
 

Hi Kenny. i like the fuzz version better. Just because you played it better.
Plus the clean sound was too compressed sounding like you wanted it to be fuzzed......
Nice work. Is Spain next? 

I read through before I listened, and tried not to let the opinions of some of my heroes effect my own. 
 
I personally think that US Americans, and such as? would like the smooth sound better, but with the modifications pointed out above regarding attack and in general potential other options available (verb, delay, etc..) For me the whole smooth jazz vibe fits better with that sound. Not that the other was objectionable? It's purely subjective I guess.
 
Good job either way, I couldn't do it.
 
*Maybe if we all had more maps we could help the South Africa, and the Iraq and such as?

theguitarplayer
I think you should play this song with a Gibson ES359, that would sound awesome. I liked the second one better than the clean version because the guitar sounds better with the background music and fits better. Everyone has their own particular vibe for sound, so you have to go with the one you like best and feel will get you the best grade in the class. Both are nicely done. Good luck andgood playing.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

 
Hi John , 
hhhmmmm a Gibson ES359...... now that sure sounds like a good plan to me .....
I can probably swing that one a lot sooner then the 75 thousand dollar Flying V that Frankenstein posted in his thread 
thanks for the listen 
 
Kenny

Rimshot
The clean one sounds better to me.  I think too much compression on it though cause I can hear the pop at the attack.  Could be a hair smoother.  Not your playing though Kenny.  I don't care how many or little take you need but your choice of notes is outstanding.  
 
Rimshot
 

Hi Rimshot, 
I can certainly agree w the way too much compresion comments....it hurt my tone 
the truth is  I simply ran out of time to give it one more recording session before meeting the deadline for submission
Yeah , I think what I was playing and shooting for on this song shows potential and promise  .....
I hope to stay w the song and post a proper recording of it in the very near future ...
thank you for your listen and comments 
 
Kenny
 
 
 
 

notnat
My vote is for the Fusion version... sounds much more relaxed and free-flowing... I think a much better performance...
Also, I don't care for the over compressed/attack-pop on the clean take...
That said, both takes are very impressive... you have some serious skills, and great timing...
You should get an A+ from teacher...

Hi Frank, 
there is no doubt in my mind that the fusion version of 500 Miles High  was more fun to play ...
I felt that my playing was more in the zone / pocket and I was comfortable taking the risks that I did w my note choices and phrasing
I kinda wish it gelled better w the backing track 
thank you for listening , saying a few kind words and being honest , I appreciate that 
 
Kenny

I prefer the clean version Kenny. Sounds great!

Both are cool but I'm a sucker for those Jazz tones!!