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Princeton 'non-reverb' rigs are one of my favorites! They sound great at low volumes, break up smoothly, but stay clean up to about 8 on the volume...

Hi! Thansk for a great thread! I have a question here and Im referring to the link...

Without proper marketing, the best products languish until they are relegated into obscurity. Bob and Cindy Benedetto marketed their guitars well by...

For over twenty years I was involved, both as student and teacher, with a lutherie program at a college (uni for our European friends). About...

I heard Allen playing his model when I was doing my homework. I think his PUPs sound good. Like the ones in mine, they are not hot rodded for...

Now added - thanks for your patience.

I also have that GK. The Elf tone knobs are different, with mids at 400 Hz, a really useful band for controlling body resonance. Highs at 4K also...

Great Deal on a quality build Archtop! If I needed a laminate 175 type of instrument I’d jump at that in a N.Y.Minute! Won’t Last Long!

Right, that video is now out! How do you Inner Urge? https://youtu.be/hc-9PlA77s8

No issue with his builds themselves.They look to be a modern take visually at least on a well respected guitar type. And like many other fine...

Well Tower of Power said it best “What is Hip today will soon become Passé “

\ What happened to Roger did I miss something?

Advice to new players re: picking 1. Watch videos of me 2. Don't do what I do

Those breakthroughs are recent I don't have the double escape yet - don't have enough time to play and am limited to practicing one move at a time,...

Peerless guitars may be worth a look too. I had a Monarch for a while, which is all solid wood (pressed rather than carved). They're a little smaller...

for my micro rig I’m staying with my Bam200 w my Metro for the moment …. it’s got enough clean volume but I’m also still trying various...

I think the sound was ok, when I plugged the Superblock preamp into it. But that was a very short try long ago. I know some modeling amp guys use it...

good to know , thanks GBug shame …. they could have just put a bit more gain in the front end it could have been a contender it already has a...

So how do they sound? 100W RMS into 8 Ohms is some serious power if it’s delivered with minimal distortion. The tiny class D amps I’ve tried have...

Not wishing to derail the thread with my own technical hang-ups :pride: but anyway... Yes, I have a fast motion, and can use it do a...

Gorgeous, I've loved all the 77s I've owned and played, and this is a steal at this price, no doubt.

That is in ridiculously nice shape! What a gem, GLWTS

I think the later videos have the benefit of Troy and team having coached players one-on-one which wasn't the case before. So a couple of things he...

Batman would play a guitar with those shaped holes. Haha!

I owned a couple of the Guild Benedetto Artist Awards (both made in Westerly) and a bandmate owned a Corona made Guild Benedetto La Venezia. While...

Yeah, I know. It may be explained but that doesn't make it any easier to do, at least for me...

A lot of power for the price. That might pair up nicely with an Iridium or Dream 65.

Agreed, although more bass-voiced than TC Electronic BAM200. Add Warwick Gnome to the same category; probably louder than the other two. G+K MB200...

There was a great player in La Crosse, WI (whose name escapes me unfortunately), who had a Multiac then moved up to a Sadowsky. The Godin sounded...

Saw Martin with Tommy Emmanuel...great show. Also did online lessons and found his insights very helpful. Recently picked up a used Fibonacci...

There are a lot of variations on how piezos are used these days. For instance Taylor positions theirs behind the saddle, which is supposed to...

A versatile micro-amp is the Trace Elliot Elf. 1.6 lbs., 200 watts into 4 ohms, 3-way EQ, master volume and included compression at high levels, XLR,...

We have two of these, as my son was momentarily into modeling amps and playing stereo. A real preamp is absolutely necessary.

So popular that Harrison wrote a song about it… https://youtu.be/dH4RHwhhNcA

wow isn’t that illegal ? (ps i just started another thread on the Harley B GPA 100 micro amp …. £68)

A further note: Beating open E major chord as hard as I could, the amp and a Toob 12S produced 117 dB at one meter's distance.

The best pre-war Epiphones I’ve played have surprisingly thin tops that have been able to withstand 80-90 years without any significant cracks. One...

OP is in Norway.

Wow, that looks like a good time!!

In the day or so since you posted this, I've had time to think about the implications of this, and I think to a certain kind of player, it can be...

That double escape motion is explained in the Primer, it's basically Andy Wood's default technique.

Yeah, the funny thing about Troy's stuff is the seeming discrepancy between all the material in his lessons/videos and the advice he ends up giving...

I miss Roger (rpguitar). He was a great guy. Every response or post seemed to be a worthwhile and interesting read to me.

I would say the Godin multiacs have become first choice for several acoustic jazz crossover artists. Aside from Sylvan Luc, there’s Nick Meier for...

Today it’s Reddit, YouTube and Instagram, young people don’t really need old fashioned forums like this. There’s also a modern jazz scene that...

There is no real downside to buying a Gibson. It's like money in the bank. Top tier instrument, recognizable sound and there is no one that sources...

That's a steal.

Martin Taylor with the Yamaha AE1500 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FKHWqNYibJM&pp=ygUNTWFydGluIFRheWxvcg%3D%3D DG

“Mare” is binge worthy. There is a county in Pennsylvania called Delaware county. “Delco” to the locals. Kate Winslet nails the local accent. I know...

Sylvain Luc https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DnXOBHQXB3k DG

You wont be dissapointed. That guitar looks simply stunning. Play it in good health sir ! CT's are so comfortable to play. I have a 2002 2PU Hutch...

Enjoyed that. I think you got something there :) Frank adds the special sauce.

The piece just above is called Gardens from Julian’s amazing acoustic album World’s Fair. Pat Metheny and Julian’s solo acoustic tours almost...

Interesting OT, I was reading and watching tv about how some crystals are incredibly efficient conductors.

‘Thar she blows!” I love everything about this beautiful guitar. Visually stunning! And it will be a treat to hear more about the sound and playing...

Has anyone here tried that Yamaha?

They certainly are damn cool. But I don't like the giant earlobe cutaway on the acoustic.

+1 on the PG

Wait.. where's the guitar solo??

Interesting. Turns out I used be DT and then learned RDT (gypsy picking) and now I swap between them. In the former case it was all intuitive. ...

Hey, that's not jazz!! :highly_amused: That's great, lots of fun. Kudos to fep for all the wardrobe changes!! You two are definitely two of the...

The kind of solo in the OP would be annoying if it was all the player did all evening. But in Lage's case, it clearly wont be. As an audience member...

There are many Julian Lage videos, but I have to post this new one. An acoustic heaven....

Hi all, I know it has been a while since we last uploaded anything and this thread is probably finished now. Work has been crazy in the past...

What a beauty! Congrats! Oh, and could not agree more about the guitar tone on Live In Paris!

AKA, I had already deleted the post because I didn't want to seem critical of him in this thread. Daveb and others are helping to point his fans to...

Strange. Kyro Audio's two e-mail addresses (support, info) cannot be reached. I'm in the same time zone with Bulgaria so I tried to give them a call...

Absolutely! I have a deep appreciation for the beautiful music he brings into our world. I’d be in awe of him even if James was his only song.

Hey guys, thank you for your thoughts. I just tend to older instruments (without any sensible reason), so after your advices I'm not buying it. I...

You know, even though I was kidding about this, I think you could make this work.. We have to have a love interest in their somewhere, his wife- get...

Thanks Stringswinger. It’s a gem. AKA

Troy has done amazing work - there was close to nothing before him as to sound, complete and non-misleading pedagogy about picking technique. In my...

Getting questions: The nut width is 1 11/16” It’s the real Japanese 77 Jazz Deep, to the best of my knowledge is now discontinued. Here’s a...

Yes sir!

Wintermoon, I believe I understand your point. From his touch, his piano-like delivery, to the choice of and tuning of his amplifier, Pasquale...

That’s not quite what I mean. I mean that the goal of good technique isn’t always visible in the musical result. You want good technique so that you...

I may be misinterpreting your post, but I don't think he's saying that this approach is "the one right way to do everything." There are different...

Yeah I think so. I can't remember if I heard/read that Shawn Lane was Dart Thrower. I don't know his playing well but if his arm is more pronated...

Yeah that's a good point. Troys technique is DSX, while those two are pretty clearly USX. Maybe Shawn Lane would be the closest to what he's doing?

Mark has made @six 17" thinline archtops. There may be a few more, but those are not specifically identified as thinline guitars.

This is a great deal on a great amp. I have the same amp myself. GLWTS!

Very cool. Looking forward to your thoughts.

There's a bunch of lessons on the site teaching this stuff and a technique critique where troy will give you feedback which compensates for the...

Well, a center pad or shallow block glued to the underside of the top plate but not touching the back plate.

Yeah that's all true, I guess pedagogy does need to be *teachable* haha. But I could kind of imagine a way to teach the motion. Hold the pick like...

Oh wow.

Troy's great. Lot's of answers on that site

I’m a bit skeptical of stuff like this. You mention classical violin and piano, for example. I think electric guitarists kind of fetishize their...

Just another suggestion. D’Angelico Throwback Style B. If you can find one instock at your local GC it is $1150 with case. (Online they are $2k.) I...

superb Uffe ! i loved everything about that performance PS would you mind sharing what amp/pre-amp/pedal you are using there

I hope you like it. The acting is off the charts good.

Waiting for pics

They were all quite different as you can imagine. The ‘43 D’angelico was like others that I had played fat, (solid n chunky), the Gilchrist had more...

my suggestion is Really Listen to the line or tune as it is happening …. play simply gently underneath to support it ——————- then in the gaps...

The club is open! Replacing the trebles is an approach I did not consider... interesting. This might solve a lot if not all of the set up impact...

I just finished watching Dear Child (Liebes Kind). Great, taut German series. 6 episodes long that fly by. The setup is a young woman who is hit by a...

I know the feeling! I have the conceit that, as with dobro and mandolin and a few other stringed things, with enough practice, I could do it, but...

Dang, sounds awesome. I might have to drive to Des Moines on a school night to see him, or wait until he goes to Denver, where my son lives. I’ve...

That would explain it. Thank for showing that.

Guild X-150 Savoy may fit your budget. It's an entry model that doesn't feel like one. Mine is Corona made USA.

The pickup and pickguard are about 5mm from the strings. I have a D'Aqusito Jazz Line, which has 8mm in distance between the strings and pickup and...

They both look great. I have never played a Kiesel, but have been interested in them since Allen Holdsworth was playing them.

Wow! That is gorgeous! Congrats. I played a thinline Campellone at Rudy’s a few years ago and thought it was the nicest guitar I have ever...

My experience with Troy is that it would come as news to him if he proved there is "a" (as in one) correct way to pick. Hands differ, types of...

Ok - the opening is the fire scene at JS's home that gets destroyed, w/ dog killed and the firemen leaving the scene......Two guys are watching the...

Fortunately, that has a deep body, and I don't want to deal with those any more. If it were under 3", the temptation might be too great.

A good thing to know, and let percolate. I loved these because the design was so D'Aquisto. During a time when actual Jimmy D's were so out of the...

Thumbnail pictures have gotten out of hand.

For great comping on a variety of standards, I'd recommend listening to Ralph Sharon (piano) with Tony Bennett. On guitar, any chord(s) Jim Hall...

Congrats for the dream catch! It appears your research paid off and that fate was on your side. Walkin is a great shop. When I stopped in there a...

Since I have no idea what your style is, nor what kind of group you're playing with, I'm not sure of any way to give you competent advice. Except for...

The pickup, obviously. 225s had a center block, but not full length and came with with a trapeze wraparound bridge/tailpiece, so if it’s a 225, the...

Good job Juan! I like SS hope it delivers the proper sound. In my years of buying guitars without playing them first all is up for grabs. One thing...

begging your pardon but the es225 does have a solid maple block under the bridge . Not full length like the later es335’s but a solid block none the...

Lots of good info here, thanks to all the contributors and the eventual synthesis of views provided by the OP. I was going to add listen to Jim...

Well, Juan, it briefly passed through my mind that you had taken a few elocution lessons :redface-new: but no, I did not put that down to AI.

We've got our JS!

A tough act to follow right there. Congrats !

It appears to be not completely new, there are reviews going back to 2020, but it's out of stock everywhere, including on the Kyro website. From...

This is like BETTER than new.. Wow 2B. That’s beautiful buddy. Good Luck with the sale. JD

Thanks Sky, yes it did. I used it mostly when I was taking chord melody arranging lessons with Howard Morgen. I'm sure some of you have heard of...

Thank you all! Some replies are in order: The depth is 2 3/8", just barely deeper than a Byrdland (2 1/4"). I have yet to try a Campellone....

very nice. Is this the original, made in Japan, model before the lower priced alternatives?

That's very nice O! Beautiful. Can't wait to see you playing it! Congratulations

Looks great. Wouldn't mind some time on it myself!

What a beauty!

I love it when the guitar finds you as much as you searched for it. She knows where she belongs. Congratulations!! I hope to hear you play it....Peter

In about 1967, Gibson stopped using the bridge base for a period on 125s, and doubled up the thumbwheels, like on an Es-330. My guess is the guitar...

What modifications are you seeing? Also, as a point of clarity, es-225s were fully hollow….no center block.