{"product_id":"hans-theessink-slow-train-15ips-reel-tape","title":"Hans Theessink - Slow Train [Reel Tape]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans Theessink is probably Europe's No. 1 blues. After 8,000 concerts and 50 years \"on the road,\" he is a roots and blues institution. With his sonorous baritone voice and unmistakable guitar work, Hans delights audiences around the world with his rich and emotional sounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe US blues press called him \"an international blues treasure\" and \"one of the world's pre-eminent pickers\". The legendary Bo Diddley called him \"one helluva guitar player\". In 2018 Hans was inducted into the Dutch Blues Hall Of Fame. This fabulous acoustic recording sets standards, both musically and audiophile. All instruments and voices were recorded in „live“ sessions with no overdubs. Microphone placement and mixing were done precisely in the best possible way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HUvH3b1iPFc?si=1xuTpYhF9PVFwI97\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Theessink has composed a stirring set of songs that seamlessly fuse his unplugged strumming, sonorous voice, and three-piece band into the very definition of laid-back comfort. Such magnificent combinations of seemingly divergent elements drive this splendid album to spine-tingling heights. Theessink doesn't play traditional blues here; instead, he deftly references the genre as one of many stops on his global trek through the Delta, into backwoods folk, and onward to Africa.” - Hal Horowitz, Blues Revue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Slow Train is absolutely stunning. Bridge was a peach of an album, full of African influences and beautifully married to Theessink's deep love of the blues, but he's gone one better with this one. The songwriting is so strong and his band is nothing short of incredible. Those African influences continue to play a major part too; think a bluesier Graceland and you'd be getting close to what this man does. Theessink's voice is the perfect foil for the music; deep and creamy but with a lovely easygoing quality to it. My favorite song is the title track; I loved it on first hearing and it just gets better with every play. In fact, that's true of the whole album, a really uplifting experience. Pure gold dust.” - Andrew Hobbs, Hi-Fi Plus Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum: \u003cstrong\u003eHans Theessink – Slow Train\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: STS Analog – T6111181\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Reel-To-Reel, 15 ips, ¼\", 2-Track Stereo, 10.5\" NAB Reel, Album, (CCIR Equalization)\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Blues, Folk, World, and country\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Country Blues, Delta Blues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Slow Train 5:25\u003cbr\u003e2 Katrina 3:45\u003cbr\u003e3 God Created The World 5:05\u003cbr\u003e4 Thula Mama - Oh Mother Don't You Weep 5:25\u003cbr\u003e5 Cry Cry Cry 3:56\u003cbr\u003e6 Let Go 3:28\u003cbr\u003e7 Love You Baby 2:39\u003cbr\u003e8 Old Man Trouble 4:19\u003cbr\u003e9 Leaving At Daybreak 5:11\u003cbr\u003e10 May The Road 2:43\u003cbr\u003e11 Run On For A Long Time 4:00\u003cbr\u003e12 When Luther Played The Blues 5:26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacking Vocals: Vusumuzi \"Vusa\" Ndlovu, Zibusiso \"Blessings\" Nkomo\u003cbr\u003eBacking Vocals, Percussion: Dumisani \"Ramadu\" Moyo\u003cbr\u003eDrums, Percussion: Harry Stampfer\u003cbr\u003eElectric Bass, Double Bass: Erich Buchebner\u003cbr\u003eOrgan, Piano, Organ [Pump Organ], Electric Piano [Wurlizer Piano]: Roland Guggenbichler\u003cbr\u003eVocals, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica, Producer: Hans Theessink\u003cbr\u003eWritten By Hans Theessink (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 12)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation Up-to-Date and Updated in March 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Quality Reel Tape Sound. Exceptional Audiophile Recordings as close To The Original Master Reference Quality as Possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Audio Magnetic Reel Tape Recording Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 1st Generation Reel Tape made from the Original Master Tape\u003cbr\u003e• Pure Analogue Recording\u003cbr\u003e• Carefully copied from a Philips EL3501 master recorder to Philips N4522 recorder\u003cbr\u003e• STS Analog copy tape with CCIR equalisation with reference level 320 nWb\/m on halftrack 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003e• Special-made aluminium reel spool in red colour with engraved STS logo\u003cbr\u003e• High-class cardboard box features a production cover picture labelled on the box\u003cbr\u003e• Quality control certificate included - includes tracklist \u0026amp; short description of the tape copy process\u003cbr\u003e• EQ: 320 nWb\u003cbr\u003e• Half-track format\u003cbr\u003e• Speed: 15ips\u003cbr\u003e• IEC Curve Eq or on request IEC1 Curve Eq\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery step Fritz De With check the results and compare the process with the original master recordings. If you listen to STS Analog music productions on Reel Tape remember that Fritz De With did his out most best to get all the benefits of effort to go far beyond the best of the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Premium High-End Audiophile recording on tape is carefully copied from a Philips EL3501 master recorder to 6 Philips N4522 recorders. STS Analog copy with CCIR equalisation with reference level 320 nWb\/m on half-track 1\/4” tape. Deliver on a specially made red colour (2026 edition) aluminium reel with engraved STS logo. STS Records in the Netherlands did our utmost best to give you the best quality possible, but remember, it is analogue technology, there will always be some noise floor (STS Analog don’t use Dolby) because it will kill the music enjoyment. Please listen with love to that old-fashioned analogue recording technique. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis master reel tape copy is tape-recorded in the format: High studio quality 2-Track Stereo 'Half Speed' at 38 cm\/sec (15ips ), on one plastic 10.5\" Trident Reel, IEC (CCIR) 320nWb. Master Reel Tape Copy is made to order, one at a time, transferred and assembled by hand. Each package includes 15 IPS 1\/4” tape in individual boxes and a certificate of authenticity. Quality Tape Recordings 100% Guarantee by STS Analog in the Netherlands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tape is tailed out. Before playback, please rewind the tape first. Make sure that you clean open reel-to-reel tape recorder heads regularly for optimal frequency response. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage and Packaging: Secure Package with Tracking. 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