Chord-Melody

Frank & Mike show!

These are a few of my favorite strings

Toob Metro BG Speaker Cab with carry case (CANADA...

Song For My Father, solo guitar, Jake Reichbart

Blues in the Closet

I never tried S-Gear, but really like both Helix Native and Overloud TH-U - but they're not cheap. One thing that's worth investing on a digital rig, but it can be tiring and time consuming, is good...

Maybe my all time favorite low volume play-at-home rig

Good to see you post your analysis! I was beginning to think everybody had deserted this discussion. Looks like the only place we don't agree is bar 10. I'm seeing a G7 arpeggio (F G B D) rather...

Interest in Barry Galbraith “Jazz Guitar Study 1 -- The Fingerboard Workbook” Study G

Eastman make outstanding instruments and they offer major value. I owned an Eastman AR580C for a couple years before (recently) purchasing a Heritage Eagle Standard Classic. The 580C was a fantastic...

Eastman Guitars - Who has experience with them and what are your opinions?

Pick maintenance, for me, is DON'T LOSE THEM.

Pick maintenance?

Yes, probably.

Pick maintenance?

Super Wow!

1937 Gibson Super 400

I did about 600 gigs on a national np-2 before the metal was folded over enough that I had to finally part ways with it. I am reasonably handy with metal working files and have a bunch but it's not...

Pick maintenance?

The substitution of a minor 7th chord for a dominant 7th chord is a common technique known as a tritone substitution.

Why does Joe Pass substitute minor 7 chords for dominant 7?

Sometimes I just put on a backing track and play one note or just a few notes over it to see what I can make happen. I have a tendency to blow too many notes so it helps me learn to relax and let the...

"Why Do I Still Suck?" The importance of rhythmic vocabulary

Different animal, but I just bought a 10 year old Samuel Eastman 3/4 upright bass from a friend, Model VB90, and had it professionally set up. It's a great jazz bass for me. I'm loving it.

Eastman Guitars - Who has experience with them and what are your opinions?

I had the opportunity to audition a Victoria Club Deluxe and I was predictably, highly impressed. I've owned 5 different Victoria amps over the years and loved every single one. So, I stopped by my...

Victoria Club Deluxe (based on AB763)

I love how “guitaristic” those guys are, Charlie, Barney, and Mickey in that video. I feel that — among other virtues — they really lean into the instrument as a guitar, playing to its strengths. ...

Mickey Baker's Complete Course in Jazz Guitar

Great arrangement! Thanks for sharing.

Song For My Father, solo guitar, Jake Reichbart

You can gently sand or file it to restore a smooth surface. Be careful not to remove too much material or alter the shape too drastically.

Pick maintenance?

I don't read music worth a damn and I don't really like Tabs but watching others do the John Hurt picking in person and having some stuff tabbed out for it to go along with it was extremely helpful....

Country Blues Guitar

Modular lick compendium

Anyone not use rest strokes?

Phrygian Dominant Add #9

Keyboardists, know our pain

Guitar Teacher

Could a basement guitarist be happy with a Champ?

Country Blues Guitar

Yes the ego gets a hit the past few days.

The Nine-Note Scale.

"Why Do I Still Suck?" The importance of rhythmic vocabulary

Why does Joe Pass substitute minor 7 chords for dominant 7?

GHS Strings

15 or 16 gauge high e strings