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Today, 09:24 PM
Sealer on Cameo no.11
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Today, 09:21 PM
Sweet couch !
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Today, 09:11 PM
The red one fits right in with my other two girls :) There's a theme here with these three, I just can't put my finger on it :highly_amused:
(And...
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Today, 08:49 PM
Pretty close to Jimmy Rainey’s story. He said there was a bar in the South loop that let them play bebop on Sundays.
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Today, 08:35 PM
I know the guitar well. Here's a bit of the back story.
Once upon a time, Heritage was new and trying to penetrate the market. The builders were...
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Today, 08:23 PM
I love Joe too. I remember this in an interview, roughly: "I learned how to play jazz in small coffee houses and clubs. They're all gone. We're...
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Today, 08:18 PM
We miss you Rob!
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Today, 08:14 PM
These are standard Jamey Aebersold chord symbols. Take a look at this:
https://www.jazzbooks.com/mm5/download/FREE-nomenclature.pdf
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Today, 07:43 PM
C-Triangle/F
Is a C minor chord with major 7 under F
F C Eb G B
The /F means play an F note for bass.
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Today, 07:43 PM
Oh no. Yeah I can't write that one off with a straight face. I can walk and comp on piano pretty well but I have to work up my 6ths. You know where...
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Today, 07:39 PM
Don’t forget rhythm guitar. :smile-new:
I really like it. The forum feels revitalized to me.
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Today, 07:32 PM
Has anyone untangled the symbology?
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Today, 07:31 PM
also try Bbo type stuff there
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Today, 07:29 PM
And here's a few examples -
Ellis Regina and Toots T
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtGMDmjk6EA
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Today, 07:21 PM
Congrats! That is a beautiful instrument.
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Today, 07:18 PM
Whatever tone he eventually settles upon just needs to be full and clear / clean.
But some of those examples were ?? ( trying to be nice here )
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Today, 07:14 PM
It's much more about playing with your fingers, and playing in the right groove rhythmically. Fingers take the edge off of round wounds, flats might...
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Today, 07:12 PM
Imo, assuming you're not worrying about clashing with the melody, you just have to experiment with different extensions and color tone /...
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Today, 06:38 PM
Run through I did like 2 months ago. I tried to play it 'pianistic'. I might work it up again and try to do the Bird bridge. There are too many...
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Today, 06:27 PM
"Stan Getz was born Stanley Gayetski on February 2, 1927, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Getz's father...
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Today, 06:26 PM
Ditto Nelson Faria. He has a really good tutorial on playing bossa nova, choro and samba and understanding how those rhythms work. I played a fairly...
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Today, 06:10 PM
If you say so! I had to ask, as this was probably not the case for figured bass (which we were also talking about). I could ask my friend though...
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Today, 06:09 PM
I bought the 17” campy. Im driving out to pick it up next week. I don’t know Mike but I have followed his messages for years and I am humbled to be...
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Today, 06:07 PM
awesome Easter egg!!
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Today, 05:58 PM
Thanks, looks great and I might have been interesed at another time but I just got an Epi ES175 Premium in today and am as happy as a clam!
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Today, 05:57 PM
I'm no dendrologist, luthier, etc., but this looks like old-growth Braz RW to me and unlike any East Indian board I've ever encountered. But I humbly...
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Today, 05:52 PM
There’s tons of stuff like that in the OG Real Book. Don’t know how much of that survived the cut to sixth edition. How many cats have ever tried to...
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Today, 05:40 PM
If all other aspects of the amp is perfect then adding a jack socket for an external speaker could be a simple solution.
If this also disconnects...
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Today, 05:30 PM
These guys get a great sound for bossa.
https://youtu.be/I90yvDwoY5Y?si=EeCwYRpCuQCsyZPI
https://youtu.be/NcapxLsNlbc?si=mIzVbeCM01ccfNef
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Today, 05:26 PM
I’m glad my question made sense. Thanks.
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Today, 05:25 PM
Fixed the melody, got a few fingerings.
https://youtu.be/7qwicN1ZhS0?si=XLsVzj0Bd-9ETbTg
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Today, 05:20 PM
Oh, and I do not believe the Line Out in the 100 watt versions (or the newer K50EX) disconnects the speaker. The Volume knob on the amp affects the...
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Today, 05:09 PM
If you have a minor lick you like, you can get obviously use it over a minor chord, but you can also use it over dominant off the fifth of the chord,...
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Today, 05:08 PM
The artist is bigger and heavier with a better speaker and extension speaker jacks. I had a pair of the Mark II Artists running in stereo and it was...
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Today, 05:03 PM
Yeah so that’s just two common ways to apply minor sounds.
Simplest form, you get E G B which is 5 b7 9, and then Bb Db F which is b9 3 b6 over...
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Today, 05:00 PM
I LOVE these! The pickups are quite unique, and the guitar and electronics really couple to make an outstanding alternative to the L-5. Jim Hall...
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Today, 04:57 PM
So why do you go to the 5th or b2 on the bridge? Are you treating the A7 as a V and the V of the V would be a ii? and the b2 would be a tritone?
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Today, 04:49 PM
stunning axe!
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Today, 04:36 PM
I had one of the original katana 50 amps. I played through it around the time when I had my kemper and thought it was cheap and toy-like.
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Today, 04:34 PM
Thanks again guys.
Yes, I play with my fingers (both rhythm and lead). I also thought that Nelson plays with guitar volume turned down to increase...
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Today, 04:30 PM
Get well!
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Today, 04:22 PM
Hi everyone,
Im Brad, the guy that makes the Performaxe alternative on Etsy. These Guitar Supports - whether it's mine or the many other designs...
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Today, 04:21 PM
Total bummer.
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Today, 04:18 PM
You may be right because the Guitar Dater Project website says this guitar is also Korean:
1980's Epiphone Emperor (F) Archtop (Pre-owned) – Mak's...
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Today, 04:15 PM
A little honey colored Mohawk pro pen marker on the top cracks and an overspray on the top and she will look brand new again.
It's nice to see that...
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Today, 04:14 PM
This has all I wanted to know and some additional food for thought. Thanks so much.
Pennies from Heaven is a great example indeed.
As for your...
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Today, 04:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiRDklaBcHA
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Today, 04:02 PM
Luckily Mark caught all those loose braces. They would have buzzed like a bumble bee, far worse than the usual Gibson humbucker rattle.
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Today, 03:55 PM
I am also a big fan of Nelson Faria’s playing. My first observation is that he is using his fingers and not a pick. I want to assume you’re already...
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Today, 03:38 PM
Fascinating work! Do you (some how) sand away the old glue? And how do you apply the new glue? Thanks.
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Today, 03:29 PM
Melody is usually the last word here. Using a 9th on the VI7 chord is not unusual. Pennies from Heaven is another example.
However the b9 has...
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Today, 03:28 PM
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I also went to that decoder site first trying to research this. If you read their disclaimer, they don't support...
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Today, 03:05 PM
When I read your first post once again after all the answers you've had by now, I realize you have a very complete arsenal of guitars. Archtop,...
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Today, 02:54 PM
Nice! Sounds good.
For the head, you might consider some slurs — hammers, pulls, one-fret slides.
It sounds like you’re picking every single...
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Today, 02:52 PM
Meanwhile, I found another problem (fortunately, fairly minor) - I checked the braces and discovered that the treble side brace was detached from the...
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Today, 02:42 PM
I had a vintage 175 refretted with SS frets.
The plinkier tone DID bother me. I ended up selling that guitar. If SS frets don't bother your ears,...
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Today, 02:41 PM
I'm sorry Delta put you through that Overzealous gate-keepers certainly make it a challenge. I have a Calton case with a Colorado cover, the backpack...
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Today, 02:33 PM
It's pretty good, you have the makings of a good player.
One thing. All your solos were in the same area of the guitar and it can start to sound...
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Today, 02:24 PM
I would not take an anonymous Craigslist poster's word over that of the seller....
Guitar Info: Your guitar was made in Korea on February, 1993. ...
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Today, 02:22 PM
Acoustically stainless steel frets sound different, but using an amp I don't hear any difference.
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Today, 02:15 PM
This is a really sweet tele and am listing it reluctantly.
The good: I'm not sure who made the neck and body, but both are very high quality....
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Today, 02:10 PM
Contact - Henriksen Amplifiers
Bottom Right
Also, I emailed them and they promptly replied,
"I'd say you should lay the amp on it's side for...
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Today, 02:09 PM
Hi all, this is my first post here -- found you all via Google. I am selling a 1983 Epiphone Emperor F in tabacco burst. It is in great condition...
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Today, 01:52 PM
There's a contact page?
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Today, 01:51 PM
BTW When I packed up my guitar in its case, I made sure it would survive being shoved around and banged about, before sending it off in someone...
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Today, 01:35 PM
Picks don't have to be made of plastic. I've made picks from wood, both ebony and maple, and I've made plastic picks from CDs. You can buy machines...
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Today, 01:31 PM
I'm assuming you're asking about comping.
By default, I wouldn't even bother with playing the 9th or any upper extension. Simple shells and triads...
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Today, 01:29 PM
Brigitte Bardot? (looks like her). I'm not greedy, I'd be willing to settle for the non-striped car she's reclining on.
Turns out that Pat had a...
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Today, 01:22 PM
It's probably simply the fact that it's different from what I'm used to. Also as mentioned the strings thing, these days you need 50$ to buy three...
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Today, 01:19 PM
My primary picking style? I believe it's called fumbling... not sure what the technical term is for it. :nonchalance:
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Today, 01:13 PM
I'll take the girl, striped shirt or "au naturel."
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Today, 01:13 PM
Time for a relevant Charlie Parker quote:
Reporter: "Mr. Parker, are you a religious man?"
Bird: "Yes sir, I am a devout musician!"
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Today, 12:59 PM
Just gave it a listen. That's a nice one.
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Today, 12:58 PM
jumapari,
Mine is a homemade ebony bridge on Ibanez AG95 TRD.
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Today, 12:50 PM
Short crack running about 3/8" off the pickup rout - but from there, the top thickness quickly increases to about 1/2", and at that point the...
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Today, 12:48 PM
Do Root Down by Jimmy Smith. Allen you should already have that one in your set list, the kids like it.
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Today, 12:35 PM
Right, it's the blonde that was damaged.
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Today, 12:34 PM
Apparent in the photo that at least the finish is fractured - whether or not the wood is cracked, I don't know, but I wouldn't be surprised if it is.
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Today, 12:34 PM
Nelson Faria is certainly a great reference here in Brazil, in bossa and other Brazilian genres played on the electric guitar! Here I leave my...
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Today, 12:31 PM
If you want the Tri Tone switch operate as intended, you might consider ordering a pair of Ibanez Super 58 pickups with the 4 conductor wiring.
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Today, 12:30 PM
Hi there - I have a 1983 Epiphone Emperor F I am selling. Is that similar enough to a 175 for you?
BTW - I'm new here. First post!
thanks!...
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Today, 12:25 PM
Back when I worked in rock and roll during the americanious biggious hair rock days, this dude with no shame would take a pick or drum stick and wave...
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Today, 12:01 PM
That's very good advice.
However, last time I flew out of JFK on Delta there were Delta agents guarding the entrance between the Delta...
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Today, 11:51 AM
By the way, all the above information might be useless sometimes because it is not always possible to even get your guitar past the check-in/baggage...
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Today, 11:41 AM
I need to learn Mr PC, lets do that.
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Today, 11:40 AM
The great Ukrainian shines again! Bossa Nova rules!!!
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Today, 11:35 AM
This particular Heritage was Jay Wolfe's personal guitar and he ordered it with the upgrade Rose inlay pickguard and fancy fiddle back. It is very...
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Today, 11:27 AM
Listened to this LP today after not hearing it for years. It was a favorite of my early 20s. Getz's tone is deeper, harder and more muscular here...
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Today, 11:22 AM
Congratulations Deacon! That’s one special JS!!!:encouragement:
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Today, 11:14 AM
The negatives from a musicians point of view with ss fret wire is that it shortens the lifetime of the strings much faster than nickel or EVO...
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Today, 11:13 AM
Whatever you do, keep playing BossaNova. It’s the greatest music of my lifetime and worth cherishing!
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Today, 11:11 AM
I fly often with instruments. My policy is hope for the best but plan for the worst. I carry my guitar in a Hiscox case (it's been a real road...
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Today, 11:10 AM
I have not. I assumed it was a laminate top, believe I saw it described as such in older Reverb listings?
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Today, 10:49 AM
That's the blonde 18" Special ;) The red 18" Special is/was absolutely pristine :smile-new:
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Today, 10:40 AM
More or less agree with everything you wrote in regards to gigging but I have def gotten gigs based on youtube/facebook videos. The number of likes...
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Today, 10:37 AM
C# jam blues
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Today, 10:34 AM
Thank you. I'll contact them.
Looking at their Contact page, I found an awesome easter egg.
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Today, 10:30 AM
yes it was. Have you taken the pickups out? Some older sites say it's a solid top.
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Today, 10:29 AM
Looks like the same guitar, assuming yours was also 16"?
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Today, 10:25 AM
Yea... so my point about Dewey Square...
Anyway... the melody implies and uses extensions and altered chord tones... sort of.
I mean yes you...
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Today, 10:25 AM
AA, what tune do you want to do next?
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Today, 10:25 AM
I’d call Henriksen ASAP and ask. They’ve given me sound answers to all my questions since I first contacted them during Covid to check on the status...
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Today, 10:24 AM
Hi, Gents.
Would you include a 9th on that chord and why?
Possible choices:
Natural 9th. An odd choice but the melody emphasises it...
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Today, 10:22 AM
Sure. These were what we played, not necessarily in this order:
1. Tenor Madness
2. I Cant Give You Anything But Love
3. Minor Swing
4. Autumn...
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Today, 10:17 AM
Both. I keep this piece of paper on my desk with the circle written on it and move a game piece around it each day. So I do most of my stuff that day...
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Today, 10:17 AM
There was nobody like Joe Diorio, the way he played but also the way he could explain things.
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Today, 09:57 AM
apparently the label on mine said BGW-400 even though the truss rod cover said 700
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Today, 09:55 AM
Thank you very much for your answers. OK, I'll order a wooden bridge.
would you please give me a tip on exactly which one you use? One probably...
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Today, 09:45 AM
Good morning Ed.
The only question you asked that I can definitively answer is “Anyway does yours have the TS Switch?” My guitar when original had...
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Today, 09:41 AM
Yea... great to see your having fun... and improving
Best Reg
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Today, 09:41 AM
Totally agreed on the listening, thank you for bringing this up.
I listen to selected playlists on Spotify perhaps an hour a day while driving,...
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Today, 09:32 AM
Good quality but....unfortunately too short video of Joe Diorio, one of my idols and an immense Artist. We all miss you, Maestro Joe.
ettore
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Today, 09:23 AM
Just curious, are you doing the circle fifths (CGD...) or fourths(CFBb...)?
I always did the fourths because I think of the flats as jazz keys,...
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Today, 09:21 AM
It looks the same but for the finish? But I can't find any documentation online.
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Today, 09:15 AM
I've been using my looper wrong. What a great way to practice bass on the guitar. Thanks for that idea!
For what it's worth, that sounds like a...
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