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Playing live and getting the best sound from the...

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Many common power tubes use the same socket, except the EL84. I also asked Koch about tube swapping and the amp can handle it. I’ve already tried a 6V6 in mine but prefer the stock EL34. I did swap...

Koch Little Gristle - Killer amp for intensive daily use in (and out) of jazz

Thanks RLetson, -But why do we think it's important that an artist performs his/her own material? The recording industry is always looking for the next Taylor Swift, still some of her greatest hits...

For Songwriters: which comes first, music or lyrics?

Yeah, same here. A set of feeler gauges is very inexpensive, and can be had at any auto parts store, or, I would think, most music shops....but, I haven't found much use for my set. For...

Action height for acoustic fingerstyle archtop?

Side note: Jazz gig in Omaha, Nebraska. Way to go.

Playing live and getting the best sound from the guitar

Well said. I’m still recovering from seeing Julian Lage perform this week. That was exhilarating.

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Thanks for the reply. What gets me a bit questionned is the tube socket ? I'm not sure an EL34 socket is the same as the 6V6, and moreover the 6L6? Maybe an adaptator is needed ? Koch's answer...

Koch Little Gristle - Killer amp for intensive daily use in (and out) of jazz

Apparently so. The user manual lists a few possible substitutes for the EL34, including 6L6, 5881 and 6V6. Your concern about this swap is exactly the reason I'm not doing it yet. I've sent in a...

Koch Little Gristle - Killer amp for intensive daily use in (and out) of jazz

I'm not sure I really understood. You can put a 6V6 in place of the EL34 right off the bat in this amp?? Thanks for all this great information. The Little Gristle got out of my interest for a while,...

Koch Little Gristle - Killer amp for intensive daily use in (and out) of jazz

I’m assuming it was a typo and you mean they’re in Scotland? I live near Stirling, I’d be happy to help if I can.

Nervous NGD x2

You won't regret it. I've not regretted it 3 times now!

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

I’d echo what @allenallen said about your amp. Admittedly I’ve not played through one but aren’t Fishman amps really specifically geared towards amplifying acoustic instruments? Secondly, the...

Playing live and getting the best sound from the guitar

Thanks so much for all of the responses. There's a lot to think about here and a lot of approaches and I will be revisiting this thread again and again. It'll give me new things to try and think...

Help, this theory question is blowing my mind

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Help, this theory question is blowing my mind

My Campellone Special has exactly the same specs as a Gibson Johnny Smith. The scale, nut-width and body dimensions are all the same as a JS. Interestingly, the Campellone sounds more like my JS than...

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Here's my first four measures, played slowly about 140 bpm. This is my brand new Cordoba Stage nylon-stringed amplified guitar. Played through a Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb, direct to the...

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Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

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Help, this theory question is blowing my mind

Passing chord C --> Em7