Improvisation

May 2024 - Goodbye

My first residency in the UK

Buddy Emmons

Gibson L-4 HSL4 Light Cherry Burst, 2022

Julian Lage with The Time Jumpers (Western swing)

What a snitch.

Gibson Johnny Smith- 1972 in Teaburst (PRICE DROPPED TO $6K)...

Yep! That is the thing to do. Put Linux on your old computers. I do that with any new computer I buy, but I realize that many folks wouldn't be comfortable outside of Windows or Mac and that is...

World’s Tiniest Most easy to use Condenser Mic to create 4K videos

That's one less digit than a modern serial number format. Gibson's serial numbers are weird and inconsistent. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it's actually a 2002. That better lines up with the...

Gibson L-4 HSL4 Light Cherry Burst, 2022

I only had a GC repair person work on one guitar of mine. It was a Taylor 912CE that I bought at that store. He really messed up the setup so I brought it to St. Paul Guitar Repair and they made it...

A couple of Guitar Center stories...

Yup Most of my business with GC the last few years has been online. If I don't like what they send me, I can return it in person. If I'm nervous about shipping an expensive item, I can also...

A couple of Guitar Center stories...

I just went into my audio achives and found the original recordings. So I uploaded them again for you. The levels are pretty well matched, but I notice that I had a bit more reverb on the Blu than...

Eastman Jazz Elite 16"

Resophonic guitars are wonderful instruments. They are so much more than the “loud trash can and one trick ponies” moniker many give them. My Mule tricone is stainless steel. I prefer steel over...

1920‘s/30‘s JAZZ players using Resonator guitars ?

We visited I Remember You in Aug 2013, so our standard for May 2024 will be Goodbye (Gordon Jenkins, 1935). Background: Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (Goodbye)

May 2024 - Goodbye

I would not be at all surprised if it was fake. I've seen some really convincing ones, and not just from China. It's been happening for decades.

Gibson L-4 HSL4 Light Cherry Burst, 2022

Generally most would label this arranging a melody. You need a melody or some type of lead line to start with....and then either implied harmony, changes or chords. Generally you also need to...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

I read it, but I'm not entirely convinced. This was posted on the Gibson Brands forums last week: Hello All, hoping to get some commentary on a guitar we have received for consignment, what would...

Gibson L-4 HSL4 Light Cherry Burst, 2022

I think Sam Ash's business model (at least in Manhattan) is to hoard space in order to draw a buy-out from landlords/developers. They seemed not to even be trying to sell anything in their last few...

A couple of Guitar Center stories...

Just seeing if anyone else has any thoughts on this guitar? I don't see a lot of threads about this one. The price is certainly very reasonable. Love the styling and it is pretty close imo to Joe...

Eastman AR480 Pisano Anniversary?

Thanks everyone for the help. I have a lot to look forward to learning. I have been playing music for 39yrs by ear and using tab. It’s high time I learn the language. Thanks for the encouragement, it...

Learning Melodic Cells

When I walk through a guitar center, I see guitars that cost between $300 and $3000. I would even want to own some of them, if: I could hear myself play one of them they had been set up ...

Guitar Center CEO: No serious musician wants $300 guitars

Bebop heads: Donna Lee

Heritage now offering the H-575 as part of their Core Collection Series

Inversions

Grant Green, What is This Thing

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

Help, this theory question is blowing my mind

2012 Gibson ES-175 thoughts

Is the Bud 6 Really That Good?

Holy ****, my (musical) ears are bad

Tone Master Twin at 5W (attenuator) is loud enough for loud gigs

Playing live and getting the best sound from the guitar

"Why Do The World's Best Guitarists Play On the Round Corner?"

Looking for a "jazz box"