The Builder's Bench

A few bad notes or a missed chord

So what kind of blues is this (or not?)

pitfalls of a vintage archtop

Ibanez PM120 holds its own with expensive...

Almost Dead at Red Rocks, Molly Tuttle in Omaha

I also don't like buckles, metal, plastic, or any adjustments. A few years back I started using leather mandolin straps - 46 inches between the furthest slots and 3/4 inch wide. The length is perfect...

Ron Eschete's guitar strap?

I see what you're saying but you're incorrect. It's an indisputable fact that the acoustic properties of electric guitars affect the amplified sound. That's why hollowbodies sound differently than...

Rosewood vs Maple fretboard head to head - There's a difference

Even Wes birthed a clam on occasion. One that leaps to mind is a live video of this beautiful version of Here’s That Rainy Day. On the reprise of the theme, toward the end, when the camera is up...

A few bad notes or a missed chord

Very clearly a different song, he composed it himself. Question was "So what kind of blues is this (or not?)". Whatever kind it was, Steve Howe liked that kind, too.

So what kind of blues is this (or not?)

I think the correct answer to this is "try it and see". If you like it, use it, if you don't, then don't. You cannot extrapolate other people's preferences to yours.

Archtop with tweeter - yay or nay?

The usual way is to put the narrow end at the tailpiece, the wide end at the end of the body. It works fine on most guitars, but one with the strap button in a recessed heel can be a little more...

Ron Eschete's guitar strap?

I'd say that with most vintage archtops the end reward when you deal with those niggles is well worth it. It's not an especially valuable or rare instrument, but I bought a 1960 Levin 335...

pitfalls of a vintage archtop

The top on my BK Custom sagged so bad, they had to raze the entire top and rebuild it. I got rid of it, because it sounded like a POS. Jzucker, I wanted to ask you if you ever got anything out of...

pitfalls of a vintage archtop

Is that supposed to be the same piece? In the course video material Mike clearly introduces it as "my tune Nitpickin'". A certain Danny Gatton wrote a tune by the same name though spelled as 2...

So what kind of blues is this (or not?)

But where is the blues bass line, if there is one? That it uses Travis-picking is quite obvious, and yes, some people do seem to consider that a style... Maybe that's why classical guitar...

So what kind of blues is this (or not?)

Small world indeed. I’ve lived here since the late 80’s. I wouldn’t be a bit surprised to learn that we share common acquaintances. Send me a PM with some names. Albert

[Sale Pending] Trenier Jazz Special

Yes there is interactive resonance between the guitar strings and the rest of the guitar, but the question is 1. To what degree do they affect each other and 2. How much does specifically changing...

Rosewood vs Maple fretboard head to head - There's a difference

I have never listened to Lennie Tristano other than accidentally; very nice to have this little rabbit hole to run down this afternoon and find out more. The Ethan Iverson article was quite...

Don Cherry on Lennie Tristano

If I work on thinking ahead of the changes, I hit less bad notes. The live videos I post are just clips someone else took so they go up clams and all. Funny enough, a cellphone pointed at me...

A few bad notes or a missed chord

Steve Howe liked it a lot... from The Yes Album (1971)

So what kind of blues is this (or not?)

What's with all the weird Jazz guitars people buy?

JGO Virtual 'Bluez' Jam (Round 1) - Blue Monk in minor

Do these chords exists? Any different name for them?

Jazz and Blues Single Note Soloing Recommendations ?

Itching for a Fender, which one?

Rosewood vs Maple fretboard head to head - There's a difference

Please Recommend Me Some Beginner Solos/Heads to Learn

Are Modern Amps Repairable?

Telecaster - Single Coil or Humbucker?

how to suppress cough on the bandstand ....

Thoughts on Gabor Szabo?

The Summer of Rhythm Guitar 2024

Tritone chord root movement