The Builder's Bench

Acoustic Image Clarus 2R Series III

Installing a strap button (where and which) on an...

Micro Scratches in Nitro Lacquer Finish

You Stepped Out of a Dream

Enharmonics

I can never understand 4 and 5. It’s right in the way of the hand when you are on the upper frets. I’d go with 2 because you’re not drilling into the body cavity. Also if you do do, the mod is...

Installing a strap button (where and which) on an Eastman 910ce-bd-tc

They existed, but far fewer people paid attention. Same thing with fretboard radius and fret size LOL.

Neck sizes and shapes

Behold, I gift you with my brain-facts https://youtu.be/RlZjCiDr6xU

Bebop heads: Donna Lee

I've had the LJ for several years now. Early on, I was enamored of the sound. I still like it, but I only use it for very quiet situations now. The sound for lead lines works fine for me,...

DV Mark Little Jazz

See the thread “shipping catastrophe” under “everything else.”

1992 Gibson Johnny Smith Guitar

I just don't care, maybe because I used to own a music store and played, probably, hundreds of guitars in a month's time. Since I can rarely play instruments before I buy them, I'm, fortunately, able...

Neck sizes and shapes

Even a medium-low-end archtop can be pulverized (like this Tacoma AJ-22 I almost got to buy).

1992 Gibson Johnny Smith Guitar

FYI the latest gen of the Blu no longer has a switchable send level in the loop. But I agree with you, most of the time I prefer my pedals in the loop rather than in front of the amp.

Is the Bud 6 Really That Good?

I sourced the woods for this one when John was going to build my guitar, after many calls all over the country I found 3 great sets of maple and 3 great sets of Adirondak spruce. I had a hard time...

Zeidler Jazz Deluxe 18"

You also need to take account for the nut width when looking at above specs. 1&11/16” vs 1& 5/8” nut width makes a huge difference on how much larger the same shape can feel.

Neck sizes and shapes

Acoustic Image Clarus 2R Series III -- $700, plus shipping to continental US only. I'm in the process of downsizing some gear, and I'm selling my beloved AI Clarus 2R Series III amp with the...

Acoustic Image Clarus 2R Series III

2 5 4 5 3 x Is a common major7 voicing both with 5th and #4. In the example voicing it's Cmaj7. You bar the first finger slightly at an angle to get the 3rd and 2nd fret for the bottom and...

Enharmonics

I got a new Eastman AR910ce (!) which has an endpin jack but not a strap button. I wish to have a new one installed and am wondering (1) where to place it and (2) which one I should purchase. So I am...

Installing a strap button (where and which) on an Eastman 910ce-bd-tc

I got lucky, not only did I get to borrow the Starfire but a really good player came over last night so I got to compare listening from audience perspective. Unfortunately the pickups are different...

Looking for a "jazz box"

As I've said before, I think the LJ needs to be tilted to get the best sound, taming the bass and slight boxiness I hear when it's flat on the floor. I tilt mine using a wedge, and in that position...

DV Mark Little Jazz

Bebop heads: Donna Lee

Heritage now offering the H-575 as part of their Core Collection Series

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Inversions

Aint Misbehavin chord meldy theory help

Benedetto Bravo Deluxe or Gibson WesMo Crimson

Grant Green, What is This Thing

Help, this theory question is blowing my mind

2012 Gibson ES-175 thoughts

Cantalope Island 1996 Gibson L4CES vs 2016 Yamaha SA2200, which do you like?

15" v. 16" archtop

Holy ****, my (musical) ears are bad

Playing live and getting the best sound from the guitar