The Builder's Bench

Just Friends -- or keeping things simple

Part 2 Secrets to McCoy Tyner using 4ths,...

mid-ranginess?

How to make roundwound strings sound like...

anyone selling an ibanez pm120?

Thanks for taking a listen!!

"We Probably Wouldn't Get Along" - Guitar & Cello

They look like the mickey mouse ears to me. What am I missing? The Sheraton II pro I had was exacting dimensions with an 03 ES333 and these are the same body shape with what I thought were mickey...

Anyone handled the new Epis?

We must be on different planets. That's a lead sheet he posted. I mean a YouTube performance with visible notation. Let's hear and see this 'extra line'! (I don't know what the fuss is about...

Stupid Real Book question - Afternoon In Paris

Here's one of Reverb, make them an offer.... Ibanez PM20 Pat Metheny Signature 1998 with Mcnelly Pickup | Reverb Cheers, Arnie...

Want to Buy: Ibanez PM20

Nowadays I practice five days each week, leading up to the Friday night recording session. I feel that I learn as much during that hour as I would have in the preceding days. I had fun trying out...

Just Friends -- or keeping things simple

not to mention a lack of competition from Gibson in this particular niche market.

Heritage now offering the H-575 as part of their Core Collection Series

Brite does not necessarily equal bright. Marketing hype is just that. I've tried a lot of flatwound strings, and none of them sound like roundwounds. I'm not a fan of dead-sounding strings. There...

How to make roundwound strings sound like flatwounds?

Nice burst color.

Heritage now offering the H-575 as part of their Core Collection Series

I really like this pick even for Rock Guitar but Jazz and Gypsy Jazz this thing is loud wow. I have the white one and the black one.

Plectrum Field Guide

These two look cheaper - not as sturdy, maybe plastic. But I ordered the first one from 'zon because it's easy enough to return for free if it's junk. And it looks like it's not width adjustable. ...

Performaxe - anyone try one?

That sounds cool. Yes indeed.

focus points for jobs in music

Funny you should mention Smith, I've been doing this thing every few months, I pick an artist and listen to 5 consecutive albums on 5 consecutive nights...tonight I'm going to finish off a run of...

focus points for jobs in music

They did. Consistent quality control. Gibsons are pretty hit-or-miss these days. Anyways, the H-575 is sorta like an ES-175 and Gibson doesn't make that model any more. Personally, I like what...

Heritage now offering the H-575 as part of their Core Collection Series

On their current website, Heritage does not describe the top or back plates of the H-575 as carved, or even solid wood. They do mention that the rims are solid wood. Here is the relevant copy from...

Heritage now offering the H-575 as part of their Core Collection Series

I don't think good or poor conduction is the issue, but which will result in the tone desired. When I replaced the stock metal bridge of adjustable metal saddles on my arch top with a single piece...

mid-ranginess?

How to play over Min7b5 (half diminished) chords, Gibson 175, FractalAudio

Anyone handled the new Epis?

Who's Your Favorite Bass Player?

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Aint Misbehavin chord meldy theory help

Nylon Stringed Electrics?

Benedetto Bravo Deluxe or Gibson WesMo Crimson

What are your rules when having to criticise?

Dorian b5 and Mixolydian b9 scales. Why not?

New appreciation for Steely Dan

Inversions

Help, this theory question is blowing my mind

Passing chord C --> Em7