Chord-Melody

Takamine CPT-3 preamp

Guitar Practice Amp w XLR mic input

15 or 16 gauge high e strings

GHS Strings

Musikraft Telecaster Neck, Flame Maple, Kluson...

There's another thread in here- I want to hear how you went un-electric, then returned from bluegrass!

How Many Guitar Amps Do You Own?

Mexican metal/Prog from Guadalajara https://youtu.be/TOogCIB0TFQ https://youtu.be/nLI2M6VxgiY

Mexican music is taking over the world

Well unfortunately we are in agreement as usual, lol.

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

I know you didn't say notes don't matter, the video did! lol. And I agree. It's best to prioritize rhythm but not at the expense of being inept note wise. I prioritize rhythm a lot. I work on my...

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

Only used 16 with a dobro set playing steel. I'd make sure my low string was thick enough to provide a similar tension or you might risk putting a twist in that neck.

15 or 16 gauge high e strings

GHS Pat Martino Lights are my go-to jazz box strings. They feel balanced and I believe that they sound beefier on the high end. That's pretty subjective, though. I was practicing last night and...

GHS Strings

I didn't know GHS made 15 gauge strings. I'll definitely check them out.

15 or 16 gauge high e strings

I never said notes don't matter. I am speaking from a bandleader perspective. The guy with amazing note choice is a detriment to the band if he has no syncopation. The guy with great syncopation can...

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

The GHS Pat Martino Lights (15-52) are the go-to strings on my jazz boxes. I believed that my 12s and 13s sounded tinny. They feel great and very balanced from bottom to top, and I can really dig in...

15 or 16 gauge high e strings

Ok. I wouldn't want to be clueless in either aspect though. Notes don't matter is false. Otherwise you could bang on a triangle and have jazz.

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

I have a Takamine EC-132C classical, which I have had for quite a few years. It's a very nice playing guitar but the amplified sound has always left a lot to be desired. Piezo quack, sort of a clunky...

Takamine CPT-3 preamp

Agreed. But assuming both of our theoretical players are trading off between rhythm guitar playing and soloing and were otherwise playing the correct chords. The guy with great note choice will not...

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

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New John Coltrane Release

That's true, but that's only for single note, and it's a false dichotomy. Guitars are harmony instruments too. If you're playing bad sounding chords all the time, it's going to mess up the music. ...

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

I guess I didn't state my point as well as I should've. A musician with great feeling for syncopation and mediocre note selection will always be preferable to a musician with great note choice and...

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

Phrygian Dominant Add #9

Barney and Herb. Does jazz guitar get any better?

Neck feels sticky

Trying to diagnose playing mistakes...GOING DOWNHILL!

For those still battling nerves when they play live on stage...

New Gibson Custom Shop L-4?

Could a basement guitarist be happy with a Champ?

Yes the ego gets a hit the past few days.

Suggestions for practicing chord melody

The Nine-Note Scale.

"British" speakers

Comping under a melody - how to avoid clashes

Gibson 175 through helix grammatico clean tones