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Today, 11:02 PM
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.
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Today, 10:58 PM
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...
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Today, 10:45 PM
That sounds cool.
Yes indeed.
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Today, 10:33 PM
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...
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Today, 10:10 PM
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...
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Today, 09:21 PM
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...
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Today, 09:19 PM
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...
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Today, 09:14 PM
Where did you read that the H575 was a "laminate" guitar?
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Today, 08:53 PM
Someone should compile a playlist of songs where he’s most present. I can barely pick him out on some of the recordings.
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Today, 08:22 PM
They are all USA made. Price wise, it sounds like a lot and I don’t understand the solid rim either. On the other hand, try finding a decent, used,...
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Today, 08:17 PM
Good suggestion, but 2 different animals, both in tone, and feel. The PM200 has a much deeper body, and the single pickup gives it a different tone...
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Today, 08:14 PM
I thought they were but haven't kept up. Was thinking $4.5K and $6K are a lot for a laminate and the price, in addition to the requisite marketing,...
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Today, 08:05 PM
I tried those strings and thought they were awful.Hex core made them too stiff feeling.
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Today, 08:01 PM
GHS Brite Flats:
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Today, 07:52 PM
My Sakura 175 copy has the post and no bracing. Actually it looks pretty shoddy and with the fake humbuckers! I don't believe the post is a repair...
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Today, 07:43 PM
The sound post wouldn't have been a deal breaker, the lack of bracing is.
Seller was a really nice guy however so shame to have to have let him...
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Today, 07:38 PM
The arch top is stiffer than a flat top, and the f-holes allow it to move in a piston-like way. The bracing adds to this motion. This is nest for the...
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Today, 07:35 PM
I'd like to know the opposite. How to make flatwound strings sound like roundwounds. As it is, I just use roundwounds and get on with life.
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Today, 07:31 PM
Part 2 Secrets to McCoy Tyner using 4ths, pentatonics and Side-Stepping over Gm7, Modal
Secret to McCoy Tyner Part 2 using side stepping and...
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Today, 07:28 PM
Gotta laugh at the Paul Gilbert reference. Since I started this thread a little while ago I did experiment with changing the angle of the pick to the...
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Today, 07:22 PM
Bone actually conducts sound much better than wood. That's the main reason why bone is used on flat-tops. Whether the sound is better is a...
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Today, 07:18 PM
Hi Alan,
Thanks for your response. That's my understanding as well. I just thought it was interesting that F6o amounts to using the harmonized D...
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Today, 07:06 PM
Hmmm... now that I've learned to edge pick I LOVE it, particularly the way that the pick does not catch on the strings nearly as much. I would...
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Today, 07:06 PM
I noticed a huge difference with bone. The tone you're hearing could absolutely be caused by the saddle. I don't recommend bone. It conducts...
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Today, 06:59 PM
Bruh JC sux bad. What importance is how skilled he is if his music is annoying af?
The most formidable multi instrumentalist work I've ever...
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Today, 06:49 PM
Gee, I hate to tell off on myself but I've been using them for at least 45 years. That said, they rough-up pretty good after a while. BTW I found a...
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Today, 06:42 PM
Have you thought about trying a different pick? Those red 3's are slippery...
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Today, 06:10 PM
Thank you Zig for taking the time to express your thoughts and insight. As a new member, this is a special place.
Music is an art form, in all...
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Today, 06:06 PM
You’re right, that was his first one. In total he’s probably made 5 basses and he on his 5th guitar, I think.
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Today, 06:01 PM
Freddie's style changed over time as the band got bigger too.
Here in a small group you can see he's playing some chords...3 notes probably..
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Today, 05:57 PM
Wait, are not all Heritages made in the US now?
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Today, 05:52 PM
Hi Tal.
The defining factor of Dm7 into G7 is the change of D Minor Seventh's 'C' note to G Seventh's 'B' note.
Barry's F6o has 'C' and Dm6o...
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Today, 05:50 PM
New Ribbecke Compliant Rim 15 Inch, Bigleaf Maple/Cedar - Dream Guitars
Tom Ribbecke made one, probably the début model, in 2019.
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Today, 05:44 PM
The up-charge for made in the USA is kind of eye watering.
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Today, 05:42 PM
I've often seen archtops described as being mid-rangy (acoustically at least). One of the things that I seem to be noticing now that I have a...
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Today, 05:37 PM
Jazz Academy
James Chirillo- He makes life in a big band sound pretty bland, but in context of all the other instruments he is finding a tonal...
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Today, 05:36 PM
Yes - that is Alaskan Sitka Spruce in the first video. The spruce was part of a specially-selected stash that was used for a small-run custom guitar...
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Today, 05:34 PM
I don't know if this interests you, Jack - but I thought I'd mention it in case you might consider it. There's a PM200 for sale now at Guitars 'n...
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Today, 05:25 PM
Hey Jeff, good to hear from you. Well, to back it up a bit my last jazz box had TI Bensons on it. They were muy fabuloso! After about a month or two...
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Today, 05:22 PM
I spent a little time today trying to get that first section up to speed, trying to see where basically I begin to lose control of it. In stepping up...
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Today, 05:18 PM
I think there's that guy who did a video at Lincoln Center who demonstrated "chords" on the D string only. Didn't sound good to me, but people say...
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Today, 05:18 PM
They're gone from gibson also
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Today, 05:16 PM
I agree with the comfort and playability of the S15 - I was fortunate enough to buy the last S15 Jim made before retiring, and still have it today. ...
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Today, 05:14 PM
Older Heritage were the closest to Gibsons I've seen, great guitars.. I once missed buying a used lefty 575 for a great price .. :( But the Gibson...
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Today, 05:13 PM
Can you explain that a bit more? That sounds like a good thing to me.
What kind of pick are you using now?
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Today, 05:05 PM
I like the sound of flatwounds but they're hard for me to play because I can't get any traction on them with the pick. Recently I put some blue...
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Today, 05:04 PM
Hi Greg. We plan to roll out the 27" Swan necks in the not-too-distant future. We feel like we need the larger body (15") for the 27" neck, so we are...
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Today, 04:58 PM
That other Collier is cool though.. George.
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Today, 04:48 PM
Collier is a once in a generation type musical genius.
He also uses that genius to make music I absolutely can't stand.
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Today, 04:42 PM
I cant find any info on construction lam or solid carved top. I emailed Heritage.
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Today, 04:17 PM
Without jealousy, I don't care at all about Collier.
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Today, 04:14 PM
That’s interesting — I have a RB chart that attributes it to Sonny Stitt, Genesis
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Today, 04:07 PM
Thanks for all the thoughts. On the recording, I don’t think it sounded bad, just not what I was expecting, as PaulN pointed out.
What I gather...
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Today, 04:03 PM
may I ask what it is that you enjoy about the sound of this amp?
thank you
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Today, 04:01 PM
The Fishman is my go-to gigging amp because it is light, loud, has decent reverb and chorus, has a sweepable midrange filter to tame feedback/wolf...
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Today, 03:55 PM
Pcjazz posted above.
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Today, 03:51 PM
I have built my lo-power Tweed Twin from a kit with upgraded Heyboer transformers. I run it with the 12AY preamp tubes as per Leo's original design...
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Today, 03:43 PM
Then there's probably a transcription of it on YouTube, because there are lots of transcriptions. Can you find one?
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Today, 03:35 PM
I hear that additional line in most versions, actually.
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Today, 03:32 PM
That's the problem right there. Never mind Real book charts, how many versions have you listened to? And how many have the additional line? If ...
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Today, 03:11 PM
thanks. That contrast is one of my favorite things. When discussing stain and finish with Tom R, there was an option to go with something reddish...
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Today, 03:09 PM
More like a debate. While with an acoustic instrument you might still get some sort of consensus how it sounds best, how could you possibly hope for...
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Today, 02:51 PM
JM touching perfection..and great amp/effects..
The sheet music for this tune is a great study in slash chords and harmonic movement.
To me...
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Today, 02:51 PM
The technical term for what's going on with "genre" is called lexical ambiguity or polysemy--multiple senses for a single word. Singer-songwriter (or...
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Today, 02:48 PM
If your looking at the D'Ang B you might want to consider the Guild T50. I just got a Dynasonic model, quite happy. allusedguitars on ebay (yeah i...
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Today, 02:35 PM
thanks yeah , i had a look at Boss SY1 and SY200 they do have the ‘hold’ feature built in which is
great
unfortunately the pad sounds they offer...
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Today, 02:16 PM
You can't determine how it sounds out in the audience from how it sounds to you playing on stage. If you adjust so it it sounds perfect to you on...
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Today, 02:09 PM
Yes, the first recordings of many of those Carmichael compositions were released as instrumentals. If such instrumental recordings sold well, in...
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Today, 02:08 PM
Practice practice practice
https://youtu.be/nMHRteXOuNk?si=niv1oLEsz89zApSn
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Today, 01:43 PM
Thanks, Stan!
Unfortunately, this all came late in life. I actually started the project in 2007 but had to wait until 2016 for the first decent...
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Today, 01:33 PM
periodic request...
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Today, 01:32 PM
For me, the most enduring one I still love to play after all these years is Stella By Starlight. But lately I Pannonica is up there. But as usual,....
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Today, 01:25 PM
The grain on the first one (natural spruce or cedar?) is stunning. Pretty much perfect.
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Today, 01:24 PM
Excellent! Thanks for posting your performance.
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Today, 01:24 PM
Great recording! That instrument sounds wonderful. I love the rich acoustic voice, and you use it to perfection.
I’m still getting accustomed to...
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Today, 01:21 PM
Sorry I took so long. Crazy week. Anyway, I purchased an Autumnburst Bravo Deluxe from Bob's Boutique in the Spring of 2019. Flawlessly...
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Today, 01:16 PM
Do you play with other musicians? I ask because, at least for me, if there is no one playing the root notes, I tend to use more root-based chord...
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Today, 01:14 PM
Another odd thing about that old Real Book chart is that it says the source recording is the MJQ at the Music Inn. (Not visible in the OP but you...
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Today, 01:05 PM
I might have had some interest, but I'm 77 also, and not looking for business opportunities, nor anything that requires steady work. Good luck to...
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Today, 12:56 PM
I play the real book version and it sounds ok to me....
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Today, 12:44 PM
Due to my close proximity to Acoustic Image's headquarter facility in North Carolina, I was able to acquire this rare find Acoustic Image Amp Head in...
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Today, 12:16 PM
I mentioned that it had a sound post in the op (to my thread)
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Today, 12:12 PM
I've pulled out of the Antoria.
The top has no braces and instead has a sound post. This was the design prior to the revamp in the later 70's. ...
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Today, 12:07 PM
Hi SetPhasersToSwing.
That's a very kind offer. So far things seem ok. Ebay has the money and if the guitar doesn't show, I should be covered.
...
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Today, 12:00 PM
Thanks for trying those tubes and reporting back. I’m going to track down a nice 6L6.
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Today, 11:57 AM
Gee I love your playing, Mark! Have you tried flatwounds on the Compliant?
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Today, 11:56 AM
Zombie thread, but fun tune.
Definitely a "riff" tune, blues it up on the descending line, nail some of those A7's, and don't ignore the Gm.
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Today, 11:55 AM
Always enjoy your playing Mark. Guitar looks interesting.
I've always wanted a Ribecke since hearing the Halfing.
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Today, 11:49 AM
Well done Jim.
I'm Glad you could carry the brand on.
I've always found your guitars to look elegant and unique. A testament to your designs. ...
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Today, 11:48 AM
Here's where I am with the tune. This is the loose intro it changes each time I play it followed by the little solo section that I play between...
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Today, 11:15 AM
Great news! I’ve had three hollowbody guitars: a 1974 Gibson ES-175, a 2002 Heritage Eagle, and a Soloway Gosling single 15. I just let go of the...
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Today, 11:09 AM
That's an interesting one.
It seems at some point lyrics were written to this tune...the vocal versions that use those lyrics don't have that...
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Today, 11:03 AM
As you say in your thread title, it's just "Stupid Real Book" -- the Aebersold you posted has the correct line as does this sheet from the Colorado...
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Today, 11:03 AM
The recording is always right.
For what it's worth, John Lewis does it sometimes where he plays the melody without that, but there will be a...
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Today, 11:02 AM
I will also consider an exchange with vintage ES-175 plus cash from my side.
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Today, 10:51 AM
I’m almost in the same boat as you. I heard Yaffee playing hers at Shalin and now I need to try one. May even make a trip to Georgia if I have to....
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Today, 10:50 AM
https://youtu.be/UhHhLCl2_mI?si=p3sNhAI1HhCeibmo
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Today, 10:47 AM
https://youtu.be/y-MSO5qxIC8?si=2SP1t1lAl7eYuSB6
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Today, 10:45 AM
https://youtu.be/hremf06x0CQ?si=gegPqy8ioJqcOt6w
Tone log 4.19.24: The Compliant Rim Ribbecke continues to impress me with its willingness to do...
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Today, 10:39 AM
Alrighty then, ladies and gentlemen...I know you've all been waiting with bated breath.....
Anyhoo.....JAN Philips 6L6WGB - quite honestly it was...
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Today, 10:31 AM
So, I've been looking at Afternoon in Paris the last couple of days, and there's a peculiarity w some of the Real/Fake book lead sheets. The first A...
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Today, 10:07 AM
I wrote the chord diagram I posted after watching one of Ulli's youtube videos.
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Today, 10:04 AM
Thanks! FWIW, the first line matches my RB.
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Today, 10:03 AM
Looks like a pretty good book.
This is a very specific style he's covering. This is 4 beats to the bar RHYTHM guitar. Swing/Big Band stuff...It is...
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Today, 10:01 AM
I'm overall happy with it, but I have noticed a few things just "disappear."
But I did go storage diving yesterday and I found my CD of "Braff!"
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Today, 10:01 AM
Hi,
I found this book from Michael Hofmeier.
Ulli Hoffmeier: Stompin' Guitar by Acoustic Music GmbH & Co. KG - Issuu
Greetings
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Today, 09:58 AM
I'd suggest avoiding the Real Book on this tune. Someone on the forum here passed along this lead sheet to me when I was learning off the Charlie...
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Today, 09:32 AM
I haven't tried one of the IBG's yet, so can't comment specifically. Overall, I find Epi vs Gibson a very strange subject. Gibson on the headstock +...
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Today, 09:30 AM
I have it listed on Reverb but will sell here for 2100 plus shipping. :smile-new:
Tokai ES-175 Custom Shop | Reverb The Netherlands
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Today, 09:23 AM
Maybe I’ll consider YouTube. The Barney album you posted is there, but it’s not on Spotify. I have that very CD arriving today from an eBay purchase,...
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Today, 09:13 AM
I would have to agree with you. Took a look at the realbook this morning and saw I was off.
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Today, 09:03 AM
All this talk about imports has made me wonder again about the Walkin' Archtop Tributes.... those sure look and sound to be a great value and seem to...
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Today, 08:44 AM
There's a few notes off there, I think. Pitches, I mean, you have the rhythm correct...
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Today, 08:22 AM
you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting.
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Today, 08:15 AM
I’ve signaled this before, now for real: the TOOB/Metro cab business needs a successor/partner. Why: I’m 77 and beginning to feel it. I’d have to...
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Today, 08:15 AM
Great ideas, thanks Jack!
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Today, 07:46 AM
I enjoy Julian Lage’s playing. He is a blessed musician with immense talent. I am a lover of acoustic music and like his acoustic playing much more...
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Today, 07:32 AM
That could be a part of it, altho it's not that simple.... for example, the Swart is stiffer than my Hot Cat, but the Hot Cat is solid-state...
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Today, 07:30 AM
I’m thinking the Fishman is not the best amp for this application and the line out flavored your tone.
A nice quality Deluxe style tube amp or a...
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Today, 07:16 AM
Idem; I got it into my head that the saddle lean (I thought I) observed couldn't be good for the tone, plus the slots were all quite deep to my taste...
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Today, 07:15 AM
That is what I have found too in other amps. EL34s do have a mid range focus and perhaps a tighter bass and later break up than a 6L6. Regardless it...
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Today, 06:54 AM
Very true, but you could lose a fair amount of gain, and you mentioned that that is what you're going for. I've found that using the guitar's tone...
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Today, 06:51 AM
Well, "smoother" sounds good... sometimes a 5751 "takes the edge off" a 12AX7, which can be good for the high end part of the gain, making it less...
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Today, 06:48 AM
I'll try the 6L6 today and let you know - I suspect that you and I are very much on the same page.
Srini
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Today, 06:48 AM
There was this thread at the Gear Page
Did Gibson make a mistake….. with Epiphones….. | Page 2 | The Gear Page
People seem quite pleased with...
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Today, 06:44 AM
Good idea, but something tells me you're not going to like the 5751. I'll wait for your assessment.
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Today, 06:43 AM
I didn’t think it was an improvement. The EL34 sounded fuller, punchier, livelier. I intend to try a 6L6 and a KT88 one day but am in no hurry...
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Today, 06:41 AM
Some amps can take a few different power tubes without adjustment, because they are cathode-biased. My Swart AST can do this. I haven't tried it,...
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Today, 06:32 AM
I concur. Your experience with the 12AT7 was pretty much the same as mine with the 4024 - it was just not crunchy enough for me. But what a sweet...
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Today, 06:25 AM
Thanks.
What did the 6V6 do to the sound?
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Today, 05:07 AM
I wanted to point out that Monk's ballads are formidable af! Everyone knows Round Midnight, but he has a handful of others that are really good.
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Today, 04:39 AM
Reminds me of my beloved 66 Epi Howard Roberts Standard !
The neck was not a short scale, definitely longer that the one of the Byrdland I had at...
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Today, 04:36 AM
https://www.utstat.toronto.edu/mikevans/hroberts/guitars/guitars.html
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Today, 04:30 AM
https://www.12fret.com/instruments/epiphone-howard-roberts-standard-archtop-electric-sunburst-1965/
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Today, 04:24 AM
Check out one of the Archtop Tributes at Walkin JP. Masaki-san is a standup proprietor. 新入荷商品/New Arrivals
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Today, 04:02 AM
Bit confused - block chords involve inversions?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Today, 03:54 AM
That's an interesting POV the OP has.
Personally, as still really a beginner at guitar, the *only* things I play when comping are inversions. Not...
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Today, 03:43 AM
Excellent instruments can be had in that range, especially when buying used. Based on this price range I’ll echo the Eastman 580 CE once more.
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Today, 03:33 AM
Many common power tubes use the same socket, except the EL84. I also asked Koch about tube swapping and the amp can handle it. I’ve already tried a...
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