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I like playing flattops more than I like listening to them played if that makes any sense. It's because most recorded solo flattop music is either in...

Is there any subtle difference between a jazz artist and a jazz musician?

As a subset of the Summer of Rhythm Guitar I want to make sure my Bossa rep is on the up and up. A goal of mine is to go back and learn some of these...

I've lowered my action at the 12th fret to 0.7mm Bass and 0.5mm Treble on my Tele copy. This seems to be the lowest action I can get without...

1969. Patent sticker pickups, orange label. Pretty ridiculous quilted back on this one. Not sure if it came factory with the pickup flipped...

Has anyone here successfully flown with a large archtop like a Gibson L5 and they allowed it on the plane. They seem to have a hand check option free...

In the summer of 2024, I became a bit interested in Gypsy Swing Jazz Guitars. I bought three or four oldies from France, from the 50s era. However,...

Decided to give flat Wounds a try on the Tele, without spending a fortune what makes and gauges would you suggest?

I'm in the house band for a couple of jams, mostly on bass, unless another bassist turns up. Last night's jam involved a complaint being passed on...

Ive been playing my Eastman but I guess I have GAS. There are loads of threads about Elferink guitars and being in the EU offers an opportunity....

We looked at Like Someone in Love in Sep 2014 (!), so our standard for Jun 2026 will be C Jam Blues (Duke Ellington, 1942). Background: Jazz...

He's playing all the notes that jazzers don't play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNj2BXW852g

I turned 72 today. Bought myself a present. For years I've been looking for a Hoboken Guild AA but didn't find one in condition I was willing to...

Just picked this up-it’s a 1955 Maton Mayfair Grande, Maton’s answer to the 18 inch big bouted Gibsons of the era. Only 175 were made. carved...

Today in my quest for a Super 400c I made the trip to CME in Chicago. For me that is about almost 3 hours but the price was good but many questions...

My all-time favorite small jazz combo (so far) is the Art Farmer Quartet with Jim Hall. I think they were just sublime. What a combination of...

I came across this video on my computer of a practice session from two years ago and thought that I would post it here. If I recall correctly,...

New to bluegrass style guitar. I am looking for a book---written music / tabs. There are a few tutorial books out there--any recommendations which...

I’ve been through many many travel guitars looking for one that fit the ticket perhaps the best one I ever had was a Rainsong 12 fret parlor guitar...

Followed the thread here about this guitar awhile back and kept it in mind, There’s a nice used one FS here but pickup only and I couldn’t make it...

Best Duo Album? Best Trio Album? Best 'Larger Than Trio' Album (Quartet, Quintet, Big Band etc.)? I'd say for me: Duo - Jim Hall & Bill...

I’m looking for recommendations for a luthier or guitar repair technician in the New York City area who would be an especially good fit for a prewar...

Herb looks like he thinks the audience might throw a tomato at him.

British Jazz Guitar Legend JIM MULLEN | Interview and Live Performance at my studio!

I had been eyeing this for awhile and finally called Mr. Del Rosso at Guitars n Jazz to discuss. It's a 2015 in like new condition. Tonally it is not...

This AMAZI'R'ING band AKA Moon which I know since '97 had this amazing tune 'Invisible Horn' (reminding me of Thelonious Monk's musical structures)...

I got intrigued by all the positive comments about Evans amps for clean organic Jazz tones coming from a solid state amp and am looking for a used...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/i-looked-down-and-saw-the-second-finger-of-my-left-hand-dangling-by-a-thread/ar-AA24nnPI?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ENTPSP&...

I knew this day would come. It still sucks. Thank you Joe, for inspiring me to play. Thank you for talking to me so many times and listening to...

waiting for pics , but I'd like an idea of the price range for one in decent shape . Thx S

It’s just a C minor blues, like many jazz blues. What’s got my attention is the piano solo. Triads and arpeggios up and down, smoothly and musically....

A friend came around for a jam with his new guitar, the Eastman T64, a 330-style guitar. He handed it to me with the bridge pickup on, and I was...

I noticed this Borys for sale at Schoenberg Guitars in Tiburon, CA. This is the carved top model. Borys Model B420 Acoustic Arch-Top Guitar,...

I am a notoriously light sleeper and wake up often during the night. I don't get up but just stay and drift back to sleep. Sometimes I start a Rosary...

The conversation around Blind Willie Johnson prompted me to think about the guitars I had back in the day, so 1969 to 1972. One was a Stella of...

Hi everybody, I recently acquired this Made in Japan 1989 Terada Epiphone Emperor JDM. It’s a glossy iced tea sunburst, 24.75” scale, 16”...

Forgive me is this is not appropriate to post here. I am thinking of buying this guitar, but I’m not sure about archtops/heritage values. I’m looking...

Has anyone had a chance to try out yet the newer Positive Grid Reactor for jazz sounds? I already have the smallest toy from the same brand,...

You know, throw it in the trunk, head for the lake, just in time for the shooting of one of those Alain Delon films ? ( Yes, Romy Schneider...

Here’s a very shiny, almost-mint, 2001 Martin HD-28VS. Whoever originally owned it just didn’t play it - it has no fret wear and is shiny as hell -...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O39YTGRJyPM 0:00 50bpm 0:52 60bpm 1:36 70bpm 2:14 80bpm 2:47 90bpm 3:17 100bpm 3:43 110bpm 4:07 120bpm

Hey all, I know there have been various threads over the years about metal tailpieces cracking where they bend over the corner or the body... but...

$2700 shipped CONUS I will entertain offers and trades within reason. Selling because I think I am looking for something with a single pickup...

2007 ES-175 $3500.00 shipped to conus. No trades. Really beautiful flame top, back, and sides. Very little wear for a nearly 20 year old guitar....

Here's an inexpensive, remarkably good guitar with a hyooge neck. Add a neck pickup! Refinish it! Play it as is! It's an Epiphone Epiphone Jared...

They play guitars just beautifully... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijecOqE6IGg

Hi all, I’m looking for a Westville Solar (dual pickup, thin-body version), ideally located in Europe. If anyone happens to know of one for...

Last of the Guilds before Fender moved production to Corona. Very light marks on the headstock, scratchplate and one on the treble side binding. Just...

This instrument is virtually unplayed (2-3 hours) and is in immaculate condition. In fact, the protective covering on the truss rod cover has yet to...

Hi all, I’m looking for a PRS Hollowbody spruce, ideally located in Europe. If anyone happens to know of one for sale or has any leads, I’d...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP50Di5Gedk

It's been a while, so I thought I'd take a stab at All Of Me. I'd be happy to hear your thoughts and notes. ...

College Blue’s Composed with greatpleasure. Next time moreguitar or hire a real pianist. https://youtu.be/wwpO5PuHbvM

https://youtu.be/jiHPi2XS4wk?si=QUU_jA75JFKKbDhk another favorite bit from “the book”.

I got to play through a Cube 15 this morning and was pleasantly surprised. The music school has a pretty motley collection of guitar amps. There’s...

Just a passionate and wonderful version by one of Jack's best friends, Jeff Barone. Jeff and Jack's history and relationship was something...