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years back a duo partner got a singles gig at a top hotel in los angeles..he was doing 2 sets / 4 nights a wk..one night a union rep asked if he was in the local union.. he said no..and the...
varitone gives more tonal variations within fingers reach...what's not to like? many a kingly tone has come from guitars equipped with one here's good overview (from gibson!), before you think...
I'm finding Jimmy Bruno's website helpful. I'm fairly new to jazz guitar and find his site straight forward and easy to understand. That and Mickey Bakers book 1 have been an asset to me. I...
I have rarely used the stereo feature because of the hassle to set it up, but it can be fun. There is no downside to having that option. The Varitone really has no serious downside. A friend of...
Broadcasters will be significantly more than 40K. Double or triple that number. I heard about a 53 Esquire sans original case that recently sold for 27K. The original case would be at least...
Week 12. Day 6 of Modal Madness. Kind of more of the same. I was more connected today, but I admit I'm happy this week is over. I'm not particularly enjoying the modal exercise. For the first time in...
ok willpost soon.the restore is back to original pups and machine heads.Pictures coming.The bakestory is not a big deal.
Rp,I liked that a lot, and bonus points for going solo. Remarkable how changing the style and tempo changes the tune completely...guys were saying "its dreamlike, its wistful" and I was like "sure...
Varitones are I admit, an acquired taste. Setting them up for dual amps takes a good deal of effort and care. The result, however, is absolutely glorious. My es345 will not be sold in my lifetime.
I have lived in the desert at 3,500' for the last 24 years and never had a problem with dozen or so carved instruments I have had- however- they have all been used/ older. My favorite "local" luthier...
I have had several carved arch tops and they where durable. Even hitch hiked around the country with one. Had one that I wore scallops in places on the fret board before I retired it. The Bridge and...
I got to see a real, live pollock once. It was enormous. And magnificent. Literally awe inspiring. It made me glad l was not a painter.
Thanks! Bought a box.
Musicians Unions..good..bad ugly..(US --CA..Los...
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