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I owned both the Gibson and Heritage versions. At least with my examples, I thought the Heritage was a far superior guitar. In build, playability, and sound.
Nobody gets discovered on the internet, Really??? Is that what you really think? That statement is false, and that's putting it mildly. Just do a quick Google search of famous artists discovered on...
Tomorrow if all goes well, I am going up to Chicago to buy Big Mikes Heritage Johnny Smith. I have played it a winner. Be glad to get one of his old friends then I can play tunes on it to send him...
Big Mike has his priorities in order. I think he like nice looking ladies, great food, and guitars. He is a very devoted Christian and while not Roman Catholic he watches Mass on livestream from Holy...
Looking for an Epi ES-175 Premium. Also looking at Archtop Tributes, 175 style or possible others. Thanks!
Well, maybe chord choice (extended, voicings, inversions, etc.) passing chord choices, etc. Maybe I'll comment on some reharm I include???? I've seen your videos here, it looks like you are NOT...
The one I attached seems to be almost exactly the same as the one rpjazzguitar posted in the other thread (apart from a few details like the indented first line). The movie "An American In Paris"...
These are excellent song choices. Regarding reharmonization, that might be a topic for someone who knows more than me.
"Most of the saddles I've seen on (photos of) vintage Gibson L5 archtops and family appear to be ebony btw." They were in the 20's then switched to BRW, then back to ebony in the 70s where they've...
Eastman AR610 acoustic archtop. Nearly mint. Some years ago, at my advanced age and small size, I swore I would never try using a full-size 17" archtop again. Sold all of my 17" gits, including my...
I believe it’s less functional and more an aesthetic design choice. Luthier Maegan Wells features a distinctive Florentine cutaway in her archtop models. AKA
Assuming you will add some, I really learn from others' approach to reharmonizing progressions. Next song something simple: I can't give you Anything but Love? Moonglow? 'Tis Autumn? I'm...
You should follow your own advise.
Well, looks like I'll be back on schedule this weekend-- Any requests for video content? Tunes? More talk/less talk? Chords, gear setup, technique ponderings, anything else? I'm up for anything:)
Incoming or better going to get
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