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Can some feedback-resistant guitars compare to a...

Talk me out of buying a Gibson ES 335

A Lollar Johnny Smith floating pickup

Don't break your elbow, patting yourself on the back. Everyone suffers from confirmation bias and everyone has failure of critical thought. That is part of the heritage of being a human being. It's...

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Something like an Ibanez GB10 bridges the gap. Through an amp it definitely sounds like a jazzbox. No feedback. Unplugged, it sounds like the laminate hollowbody that it is. Currently I have three...

Can some feedback-resistant guitars compare to a full size archtop?

Ummm. No. Buddhism did not come out of Taoism. The former arose in northern India, among followers of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Taoism arose in China, a thousand miles away, among the...

The official mad-at-JC thread

Buy one if you can return it. I am currently in the market for a second-hand Yamaha SA2200. Great guitar, but I'll have to try one before buying in order to make sure that it's OK in terms of...

Talk me out of buying a Gibson ES 335

Exactly. Some points to consider, only the less positive ones because you asked to be talked out of it ;-) -Big difference between CS and non-CS models, in every aspect including price -If you...

Talk me out of buying a Gibson ES 335

Listened to the vid. I agree that diads are a great place to start because they're the easiest to grab. They also sound good and are concise. 3 suggestions: 1. Try to run them over a chord...

6th Diminished - Thomas Echols

No one can tell you what you do or don’t like. Don’t buy it if you need convincing. Buy it if it’s your personal Holy Grail.

Talk me out of buying a Gibson ES 335

Another vote for ‘buy one’ I’ve been really impressed by the quality of recent (23/24) ES guitars I also happen to like the T-Type pups that they’re using right now, but YMMV

Talk me out of buying a Gibson ES 335

It just takes a bit of work to make the 17" carved archtops work for higher-volume situations, along with a basic understanding of the physics of guitar feedback. The easy solution is a 17" carved...

Can some feedback-resistant guitars compare to a full size archtop?

buy one.

Talk me out of buying a Gibson ES 335

Gibson seems to handle feedback a bit better than others, probably due to experience. I've watched people play L5s and Super 400 live without any problems, but the stages were decent, not your...

Can some feedback-resistant guitars compare to a full size archtop?

Have you considered attending a divine liturgy at a eastern orthodox church as a visitor? While other denominations are losing parishioners small Orthodox mission parishes are growing. If you've...

The official mad-at-JC thread

He doesn't seem to tour that much? Tour — JULIAN LAGE Maybe it will get fill in more later? I'd really love to see his show live, and afaik he's never been to China, so hopefully one day...

Julian Lage - Serenade (current tour)

Sorry to be late with the response, but I had to wrap up the Thanksgiving holiday and then it was back to work. The time with the Triumph went well even with that crack in the back. It turned out to...

Epiphone Devon versus Triumph

Yes.

Can some feedback-resistant guitars compare to a full size archtop?

The official mad-at-JC thread

What is your primary reference for practicing improvisation?

How did the greats learn how to play?

Presentation is more important than improvisation? - Hal Galper

Chord Shapes as a basis for Improv

One octave scales - VIDEO

Reverb pedals?

... But does it Jazz ??

Solo Guitar Albums - one guitar only

Guitar Duo Albums (guitar+ any other instrument)

Unhappy with sound after installing benedetto ebony bridge

6th Diminished - Thomas Echols

Anyone tried a compensated nut?