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I don't know how to go about learning jazz anymore

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Would an L-12 scratch that itch?

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As a rule, the harder the material the brighter the sound. So everything else being equal... steel will be brighter.

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To elaborate … he’s asking how to conceptualize or handle that section of the tune. It doesn’t matter what chords go there in whichever variation, because it’s “we’re getting back to One.”

How do you understand the 5th and 6th bars of rhythm changes?

I agree. That's why I work jazz bluez and a handful of easy tunes constantly so I can work up all the different topics. Then I have deeper rep on the horizon.

I don't know how to go about learning jazz anymore

I am pretty happy with this, once I got over the listing photos I am not concerned about non-originality. That helps keep it a keeper. I'm more concerned about my GAS this year. I have not...

L-5, L-50, ES-150 questions

Thankyou for your insight and wise words.

Would an L-12 scratch that itch?

I think I understand what you're asking, but it would help to write out the exact changes you're considering, because the tune is played in different ways. If you're looking at Bb7 / Eb(major...

How do you understand the 5th and 6th bars of rhythm changes?

Yeah, good point,banjos would certainly have had hide heads, not sure if that affects the volume. I mean everything’s got a bit louder, horns… Selmer mk6 compared to the old Balanced action horns for...

What did early Jazz guitarists in America play live pre-swing era?

My 63 175 and 2005 L5CES were literally on my doorstep but I will have to travel to try these other instruments. I wouldn't purchase them without trying them. There is a '47 ES300 near me but it's...

Would an L-12 scratch that itch?

What I’m saying … it’s the same form

How do you understand the 5th and 6th bars of rhythm changes?

From a players' perspective, many times the same luthiers, the same or more modestly figured wood, or the amount of trim (and time it takes to incorporate it) were the determining factours in the...

Would an L-12 scratch that itch?

Cool old ES-150 with every piece of hardware replaced. All you need is a P-90 pickup riser, allowing the whole pickup to be raised and the six polepiece screws to be lowered, and you're off to...

L-5, L-50, ES-150 questions

I could be wrong but it seems an L7 is talked about as an L5 alternative a lot more than is an L12. In terms of hierarchy I believe it goes, from the top down, L5 - L12 - L7.

Would an L-12 scratch that itch?

I had a 1938 L-10. It was a rare find and started by removing any urge I had to have an L-5. That bird in the hand completely de-mystified the L-5 hunger for me. As I became a better player, I bonded...

Would an L-12 scratch that itch?

Rhythm is happiness. A pure one.

I don't know how to go about learning jazz anymore

I have played many L7's that were sound wise better than typical L5's. You really have to judge each guitar and its specs individually. 1930'S L5 usually do not ever disappoint. But neither do L7's....

Would an L-12 scratch that itch?

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

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Not really sounding very 'jazzy'. Is it in the playing technique?

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