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For those curious the guitar is hollow laminate construction with some inner bracing based on Paul Bigsby’s guitar design. TK actually x rayed some bigsbys while doing the research. He also makes all...
Used always means try-before-you-buy to me. I'm biased but I would say Tele, for the simplicity. Do you have a preference in pickup, single coil or humbucker? Humbucker makes it harder to find a...
Your ear, hands, form, and technique are good. Maybe look at your vocabulary widening some. Best way to do that's playing tunes with others. ...and welcome to the forum... :smile-new:
Never used a Fender before, itching to try one. Something cheap just to fool around with, maybe a used Squier. But which one? Strat, Tele, Jag, Jazzm?
Learn first how to use substitute changes for a basic 12 bar blues. This will help you immensely! There are many tutorials on this as well.
Very interesting idea. My one thought is that bolts and tools (e.g., screwdrivers) might be confiscated at security in some places (unless checked). I remember a few years back, I had a truss rod...
+1 Hopefully they’ll make you feel the heat a little, but most places outside the very big markets (and lots of them there too) are super welcoming. And being up front helps them make sure you’re...
He definitely doesn’t go for that terminology. Do you happen to use those chords a lot for your excellent solo guitar arrangements?
Ah cool. Gotcha. The stock answer you’re going to get is probably transcribing. And that’s the stock answer because it’s a good one. Youve got a bit of a Charlie Christian vibe going on. Have...
Thank you so much for this! This is exactly what I needed to hear. I'm off to the woodshed & promise I'll post some clips as soon as they're ready. Then a jam will follow very soon!
That Lemon burst R-9 looks pretty damn good. How does she sound for jazz?
Thanks for posting this link! As others said, great sound/playing! The color pics of that guitar are amazing!
If you don't mind my asking could you tell us the price of the TK Smith guitar? What woods does he use? Thanks Doug
Yes thats what i struggle with the space and letting things breath. I record myself to listen but its good to hear what others think because ultimatly its playing for someone to listen.
Itching for a Fender, which one?
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