RANT ---why?

[mr. beaumont]

I guess I should have been a little clearer and more specific : on this forum there's a lack of archtop playing posts.

S

I'm not really sure where you're getting that from...Just thinking about the current "melody" thread, seems like a lot of the people posting are playing archtops, at least some of the time.

I just play whatever guitar is closest by at the moment, so in my posts you'll see me play different guitars from time to time. Jazz is music, not gear.

[Stringswinger]

I should have written Flat top instead of acoustic. I'm a great fan of Gabor Szabo and he was not using an archtop. But, on this forum, many posts are on flat tops ??

S

Didn't Gabor Szabo play a dreadnaught? Why care what guitars other cats choose to play? I don't get it.

[CliffR]

I guess I should have been a little clearer and more specific : on this forum there's a lack of archtop playing posts.

S

I'm with Allan - why don't you whip out your archtop and post a few videos to address this horrific imbalance that irks you so?

[pamosmusic]

I'm with Allan - why don't you whip out your archtop and post a few videos to address this horrific imbalance that irks you so?

isn't this more fun, though?

[CliffR]

isn't this more fun, though?

Lol. Immeasurably so.

[pamosmusic]

In any case, it's what you play, not what you play it on. Who cares what you play it on?

... (ragman pulls dulcimer from closet, blows dust off, opens up Real Book to Countdown) ....

[ragman1]

People who rant are rarely in their right mind so it's stupid to respond on that level. He'll calm down later and come back to earth, if he hasn't already.

In any case, it's what you play, not what you play it on. Who cares what you play it on?

[ragman1]

Parts 1 and 2 are mainly demo. Part 3 has some playing in it.

[kris]

People who rant are rarely in their right mind so it's stupid to respond on that level. He'll calm down later and come back to earth.

In any case, it's what you play, not what you play it on. Who cares what you play it on?

Exactly... jazz guitarists are most interested in what kind of guitar they play.
Perhaps this is because they are looking for the right sound and playing comfort.
Instruments often become an inspiration for new ideas.Just look at the biographies of jazz guitarists - how many different types of guitars there are.
...being a guitarist is a kind of disease for musical instruments... it's cool.

[kris]

[kris]

[2bornot2bop]

The OP doesn’t care for acoustic guitar. Fine. But there’s countless others that do. There’s enough joy to spread around for everyone.

[ragman1]

Weird Jazz - Doc Pop's Weblog

[deacon Mark]

I'm puzzled as to why, on a jazz guitar forum , so many, post renditions on acoustic guitars..It's non sequitur! The nicest jazz guitar tones on this Forum have been achieved on standard style jazz guitars .i.e Electric guitars , Charlie Christian, the father of jazz guitar played on an Electric!
End of rant!

S

I like electric guitars, but much prefer acoustics. Jazz and playing jazz guitar began before electric guitars for sure. It is your opinion that the nicest tones have been done by electric guitars but I guess my ears have hear differently than yours. I believe that one of the true indicators of guitar playing ability is the ability to sit down and play and acoustic guitar. To make music with only your hands and the guitar. No help from amplifiers and gadgets of any kind. To do this you must possess technique and mastery of the instrument.

The opposite of this is someone who plugs a guitar in to an amp then starts turning on all the pedals, delays, and gadgets. It is ok to do this, but it can hide in my opinion the weakness of a guitarist in terms of ability and playing music most especially melodies and tunes. Otherwise, it can be likened to slam dunk contest before the real game of basketball is played.

[pamosmusic]

and of course:

[AllanAllen]

Exactly... jazz guitarists are most interested in what kind of guitar they play.
Perhaps this is because they are looking for the right sound and playing comfort.
Instruments often become an inspiration for new ideas.Just look at the biographies of jazz guitarists - how many different types of guitars there are.
...being a guitarist is a kind of disease for musical instruments... it's cool.

Not for everyone. I'm going down to 2 guitars, the one I play and a backup. I own 3 right now, which is too many to use.

[lawson-stone]

I guess I should have been a little clearer and more specific : on this forum there's a lack of archtop playing posts.

S

Post more clips. talk less. Fewer rules, more posts.
Put up or shut up.

[lawson-stone]

Just this morning on the Jazzradio.com jazz guitar channel I heard "Misty" but thought "What is he playing it on?" Soon it became obvious that the Gary Beaudoin trio which also included David Grisman and Bucky Pizzareli decided a MANDOLIN would be a great vehicle for this jazz standard.

[pamosmusic]

Not for everyone. I'm going down to 2 guitars, the one I play and a backup. I own 3 right now, which is too many to use.

Yeah I’m not much for collecting … I have one classical that I teach on, the tele I play all the time, an Epiphone Dot as an extra … and an ancient Yamaha flattop acoustic which I own only because it’s a joy to pick up and play

[mr. beaumont]

Just this morning on the Jazzradio.com jazz guitar channel I heard "Misty" but thought "What is he playing it on?" Soon it became obvious that the Gary Beaudoin trio which also included David Grisman and Bucky Pizzareli decided a MANDOLIN would be a great vehicle for this jazz standard.

Now there's a nice way to interpret a melody!

[wolflen]

so..given the time and atmosphere that surrounds us..

the question arises once again..is it a bit more serious this time..?

Do the jazz police exist..?

[bediles]

Not for everyone. I'm going down to 2 guitars, the one I play and a backup. I own 3 right now, which is too many to use.

I played a godin semi for years and other than a classical I used from time to time that was it. Recently bought a Gibson now that I had more $ as I transitioned out of music. Guitar collecting is for blues lawyers 98% of the time. (The other 2% would be sponsored touring musicians or folks that have hit the big time in some way (maybe youtube even)).

[Harry_Barnes]

Bit of both. This is such a slick move - switching to the archtop during the bass solo. Not surprised Kenny thought to do it. Incredible arrangement too

[Stringswinger]

I played a godin semi for years and other than a classical I used from time to time that was it. Recently bought a Gibson now that I had more $ as I transitioned out of music. Guitar collecting is for blues lawyers 98% of the time. (The other 2% would be sponsored touring musicians or folks that have hit the big time in some way (maybe youtube even)).

What exactly is a "Blues lawyer"? Somehow, I am pretty sure that 98% of guitar collectors do not have a license to practice law which makes your statement patently absurd in any case.

[nyc chaz]

Just this morning on the Jazzradio.com jazz guitar channel I heard "Misty" but thought "What is he playing it on?" Soon it became obvious that the Gary Beaudoin trio which also included David Grisman and Bucky Pizzareli decided a MANDOLIN would be a great vehicle for this jazz standard.

Thanks for posting this.I'm a big Bucky Pizz fan and had never heard of this album.Great stuff.