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Today, 07:40 PM
Yes, I know, but the function's obvious too. The dominant wants to resolve, at least eventually (because they can go round the cycle), to its tonic...
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Today, 07:25 PM
I have quite a few Andy Summers albums. There is at least one that is straight ahead jazz. I think it might be the one with John Etheridge. I have...
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Today, 07:16 PM
Sullivan Fortner was wearing a hat like this (w/o the Smiley) that he took off in the second set with Peter Bernstein on Tuesday. Joe Farnsworth was...
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Today, 07:10 PM
Could use an amp cover for a '66 Twin Reverb. My '67 Twin has what I believe is a non padded Tuki I've had so long I can't remember where I got it,...
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Today, 07:06 PM
This is pre-Police Sting and Andy Summers. And not jazz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX3yWgtlgUw
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Today, 06:58 PM
Hello,
I hope everyone is going well!
It's been a while that I couldn't record new videos, I'm working in new things for concerts in classical...
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Today, 06:57 PM
'Round Midnight w/ Sting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaZAT-nsO3A
Seems to be a whole dedicated Monk record. Monk would have hated him for...
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Today, 06:51 PM
..and the price on the forum is?????
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Today, 06:45 PM
I know. Very painful. I was/am a big Yes fan. I saw them on their Close To The Edge Tour. I was disappointed in that they played every EXACTLY...
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Today, 06:43 PM
Rather than repost:
Remembering Emily Remler today
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Today, 06:42 PM
You made me look for it...painful to watch and I love early Yes records...
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Today, 06:39 PM
My guess is that maybe other demos were played with guitar volume and tone pots wide open. I almost always back off on both guitar controls to one...
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Today, 06:39 PM
Not sure I understand 2b, what's the $18 charge you listed?
ps even a heavier book like that should ship for $7-8 media mail
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Today, 06:36 PM
You've all seen this... the universal (a "no" times three "any"s) definition of transcribe.
"...no part may be reproduced or transmitted by any...
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Today, 06:34 PM
No, the shipping was no charge to me. It shipped free of charge. It’s rather heavy and measures 16”x11” so I imagine the dimensions increased the...
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Today, 06:21 PM
Hi,
I am selling this absolutely pristine 1993 James W. Hutchins-Signed Wes Mongtomery Signature Model #93023701. Recently set-up by an excellent...
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Today, 06:17 PM
Just don't listen to Steve Howe playing jazz. I think there a recording somewhere of him playing Four on Six.
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Today, 06:13 PM
The gig last week after our rehearsal. No shorts here but still bare feet that you can't see.
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Today, 06:11 PM
This is my normal appearance. Concert at a theater called Sophia. I prefer casual. The only times I wear a suit is if I play a wedding - NEVER any...
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Today, 06:07 PM
I read (somewhere) that Andy Summers can play traditional/straight jazz very well. Anyone know anything about that? I know he was a studio guitarist...
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Today, 06:05 PM
Would be interested to hear what this is.
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Today, 05:57 PM
good book, but that shipping cost is a gouge, doesn't free mean free?
media mail should be no more than $7 unless they tacked on some unnecessary...
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Today, 05:40 PM
Thats very interesting. You got a real good tone out of it, but if you look at the settings, most would probably guess it would be a little on the...
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Today, 05:29 PM
Cough cough... the real book... cough.
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Today, 05:26 PM
That’s also a beauty. I like tricones as well. There may be one in my future, someday.
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Today, 05:26 PM
So not exactly gear. But if you enjoy arch tops, the finest craftsmanship, and builders, it’s so relevant here on the gear page.
D’Angelico means...
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Today, 05:23 PM
Yeah. Well for me I want to hear and pull out better what’s in my head. So learning something by ear a phrase at a time does this for me. It gives me...
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Today, 05:04 PM
Different attires for different circumstances:
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Today, 05:01 PM
Fair.
I think I'm not terribly imaginative with rhythm and I find writing them to be super useful because I actually have to think about and...
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Today, 05:00 PM
My first was “Spike Driver’s Blues”. It’s one chord, so it was easy to focus on the right hand.
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Today, 04:57 PM
That's beautiful! I had a brass body style O for many years, but it was so heavy that it rarely went out to play. I finally bought a modern steel...
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Today, 04:54 PM
Most of what I've transcribed has tended to be either eighth note or sixteenth note based, medium to up-tempo, so generally not too difficult from a...
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Today, 04:41 PM
I stumbled upon this one while browsing on reverb a couple weeks ago. The seller was a non-player who inherited it from a relative. He had it...
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Today, 04:30 PM
I've seen more than a few inaccurate transcriptions online, but not often in books, nobody wants to see their errors in print.
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Today, 04:22 PM
Actually this was the rehearsal at the venue before the gig. On the gig I had long slacks, button cotton shirt but no shoes! I never wear shoes.
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Today, 04:19 PM
Hopefully it'll turn out to be a great guitar. If not, lesson learned for the cost of shipping.
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Today, 04:18 PM
BTW I feel I've learned a lot about rhythm, or at least, notating rhythms and understanding them trying to write things down. Holdsworth is fun for...
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Today, 04:18 PM
Jazz musicians in inconsistent use of terminology shocker!
FWIW I personally try to use terms I find clear. So if I write it down I might say...
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Today, 04:14 PM
I believe that's true. I call it ear transcribing. But most people memorize solos and licks and stuff. I've never done that. I am almost anal...
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Today, 04:08 PM
You can't score beat width without multiplying the number of marks on the staff as tied and dotted sequences of shorter notes. If you score it...
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Today, 04:05 PM
Want to buy this guitar.
know anyone selling? Gibson L5CT, sunburst
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Today, 04:04 PM
Thanks but I can’t justify this for a 14th guitar . Not that your price is wrong, but shipping cost plus import taxes will add a big amount in the...
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Today, 04:01 PM
My Tokai Super Edition has built in distortion.
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Today, 04:00 PM
I agree, so I called again. The shop manager was very friendly and seemed knowledgeable (at least moreso than I) and let me know that yes, the bridge...
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Today, 03:56 PM
My first pro guitar, a '63 Jazzmaster I bought in 1967, was fun after a guy installed his "Moan-Tone" under the pickguard. Volume was drive, mini...
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Today, 03:26 PM
I was talking about function, sorry. not sure when i'll learn no one wants to hear my 2 cents from the peanut gallery
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Today, 03:25 PM
still available :)
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Today, 03:22 PM
I went to the venue and heard another band there. Quartet. Good band. Guitar, vibes, drums, bass. No vocals. Soul jazz. Song For My Father,...
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Today, 03:12 PM
Just to reiterate, the distance from the top to the strings is not a meaningful measurement. It's not telling you anything about how a guitar plays....
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Today, 02:54 PM
Thanks for the interest. I can ship it although it may be pricey .
Cheers
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Today, 02:49 PM
I don't write out transcriptions either. Everything is easier to learn the second time, or 3rd.... or the 100th if it's the dang bridge to Caravan. ...
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Today, 02:46 PM
Were you on the right side of the pond, this lovely guitar would already be mine !
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Today, 02:40 PM
Ha ha !
Sorry, no tube, not good !
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Today, 02:24 PM
It looks to me as if the neck angle may be the primary cause of the bridge height, along with the installed height. It certainly shouldn't need a...
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Today, 02:07 PM
Dear jazzers,
You're too kind with your comments. Thanks for that. I am very glad if my playing is moving you. I feel honored, but I also know...
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Today, 02:04 PM
this is one of my total favourites - both this rhythm head and the whole glorious album
I hope it's not just me.... (it's a recognised classic -...
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Today, 01:58 PM
Joe Pass had a huge impact on my approach to learning to improvise when - somewhere in his well known video - he recommends that you try to play...
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Today, 01:56 PM
The ES-335 in general has a more pronounced midrange quality to it. I’m not sure how much is the actual design vs. the variation in woods used...
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Today, 01:53 PM
I did do a video, inevitably
https://youtu.be/bAAWlzeKGRU?si=M4x2rDdxWC29Deo0
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Today, 01:51 PM
i don't know. I try to use as few BIAB features as possible. It's a pretty horrible program with a 1980s style interface. I've never used their...
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Today, 01:46 PM
Barry Harris used to teach that BTW. Nice one Charlie.
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Today, 01:45 PM
For what it’s worth, I think most folks of my generation would describe this as transcribing. Means literally to turn into script, but the most folks...
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Today, 01:43 PM
My drummer said she used to wash his and other students sweaters when they were @ Berkley for extra $
He said she couldn't play a lick then but her...
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Today, 01:41 PM
I also think that there MAY be some in the boat I'm in, which is that I'd buy the TF if some of the other guitars I had listed would sell.
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Today, 01:37 PM
This is very well thought out and presented. Thanks.
There is a way to think about soloing using the same ideas. Maybe it's obvious.
You...
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Today, 01:34 PM
But they're two different chords. They have their own separate sections in any musical dictionary.
Dominant: The fifth tone of the scale....
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Today, 01:30 PM
I almost never transcribe. It always seemed more an exercise in writing than in assisting with playing. Whenever I “learn” a solo I just use my ears...
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Today, 01:17 PM
Yeah, because that’s due to the strength of the Pound, don’t you think?
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Today, 01:17 PM
I'm sure you have heard someone play a popular solo where it is obvious what they did is use TAB to learn the thing note for note, but you can hear...
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Today, 01:09 PM
Oh yeah, I mean ... sure.
Those four are going to be really tough rhythmically. Cannonball because his time-feel is so malleable (some things...
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Today, 01:04 PM
Keep in mind the shop did say the instrument's action was lowered so what was in the picture is higher than what it is now. They said the action was...
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Today, 01:00 PM
Easier rhythmically: Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett (both right hands only), Grant Green, Freddie Hubbard.
Harder rhythmically: Cannonball Adderly,...
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Today, 12:57 PM
The bridge looks like it's maybe an 1/8" too close to the bridge. Pushing it further back a little probably would bring the saddle down a bit. But...
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Today, 12:57 PM
Oh, that's a very attractive price. I see what you mean!
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Today, 12:47 PM
I import any track to be transcribed into my DAW session window, adjust the project tempo to the track tempo, then check by zooming-in any...
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Today, 12:42 PM
Pauln, your approach is called pulling licks. A great number of players do this instead of full transcriptions.
I think pulling licks is a great...
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Today, 12:36 PM
Bump for a jazzy guitar :)
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Today, 12:34 PM
Here are some more pictures. Thanks everyone
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Today, 12:31 PM
The usual approach to transcribing is to start at the beginning and work through it to the end. Then learn it the same way by playing from the start...
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Today, 12:29 PM
Darn, and I missed that set!
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Today, 12:25 PM
The amp is a Quilter Aviator Cub. Here's the settings:
I mic'd the cab and sent it to a Focusrite Scarlett which went straight into an old...
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Today, 12:20 PM
The neck relief, action height, and the neck angle all affect the needed bridge height. I couldn't make a decision based just on that one photo. It...
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Today, 12:14 PM
Same here with my 401K and i've been getting over 4 percent interest on my cash,when was the last time that happened.
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Today, 12:05 PM
Yes I get hung up on, but no I don't simplify or ignore it.
Rhythm is huge when you're transcribing, and I think is probably the best argument for...
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Today, 12:00 PM
The distance from the guitar top to the top of the saddles isn't really telling you anything. To make an informed decision about whether there's a...
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Today, 11:59 AM
I transcribe a lot. It has improved my ears and also of course I can see what improvisers like Bud Powell or Woody Shaw are doing melodically against...
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Today, 11:57 AM
Nice sound which highlights just how good the stock set up can be. What amp did that go into, and did it seem like the recorded sound in the video...
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Today, 11:51 AM
My situation was a little different but it's why I bailed on music 40 years ago. Rap was on the horizon and that meant downsizing. Home studios, drum...
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Today, 11:50 AM
Guessing its a Norlin era due to date and no figuring of the wood on the back. I have had 4 L5s and im in the UK. The most I got when I sold them was...
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Today, 11:50 AM
A bit disappointing..sounds like they are just working it out..not really playing it.
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Today, 11:33 AM
I have definitely considered one. I like the wide neck with no inlays. It's just a little pricier than I was wanting at the moment as I just want a...
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Today, 11:29 AM
Rolling tone all the way up to 10 is just wild...
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Today, 11:25 AM
Mistakes happen, I would trust my ear over someone else's transcription. You just don't know how much effort they put into it.
As a slight...
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Today, 11:20 AM
Check out that idiot-proof jack reinforcement panel!
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Today, 11:16 AM
I love it too. It is one of those, however, that had some "bleed" at the binding so there is a slight cosmetic flaw, which is why I could afford to...
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Today, 11:10 AM
I wanted the same thing and got an Eastman AR503CE. You might look into those.
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Today, 11:10 AM
But it does have distortation!
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Today, 11:07 AM
yes that’s very useful alpop
nice playing and sound ….
that has re-assured me that its
not too bright too
thanks man
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Today, 10:57 AM
Thanks both!
@supersoul - lol! The laundry is sort of a work in progress :)
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Today, 10:52 AM
any idea why Band Box guitar tabs look so bizarre....sometimes look unplayabe..Can I get Band-in-a-Box to display more realistic guitar tab/fingerings
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Today, 10:47 AM
Ztucker you have any idea why Band Box guitar tabs look so bizarre....sometimes look unplayabe..Can I get Band-in-a-Box to display more realistic...
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Today, 10:34 AM
Would a top sink at the neck pickup position? It's very close to the neck block.
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Today, 10:32 AM
shreddin'
Amazon.com: Fojill Travel Portable Silent Practice Electric Guitar Built In Effect Overdrive Distortation Headphone With Gig Bag (Cream)...
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Today, 10:32 AM
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question Mark. I’ve always admired your guitars!
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Today, 10:27 AM
I call it free-ing up.
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Today, 10:26 AM
I think I'll steer clear. I am just looking for a good value, single pickup archtop as a workhorse jazz box and thought I found a good value. Guess...
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Today, 10:24 AM
There don't seem to be any currently available in the UK anywhere near that price.
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Today, 10:16 AM
And yet you strum a semi unplugged and a solid body unplugged and they’re dramatically different. So obviously there’s something going on...
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Today, 10:12 AM
I would not order that guitar, if that's your plan. The pickup and bridge look weird, if the shop says it does not seem sunken, I suspect they don't...
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Today, 10:10 AM
I think it sounds great, and a long way forward from when you posted something a few months back. The lines sound more original, and you have more...
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Today, 10:09 AM
nice playing!
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Today, 10:00 AM
Thanks, I'll add proof reading the recording to the line into my routine.
I purposely picked a different position this time too, per your advice.
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Today, 09:46 AM
There are some general guidelines, depending on the type of maple the back is made from and how it's carved:
A back made from stiffer or more...
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